2009年新人教版高二英語上學(xué)期期末考試試卷

1、高二英語上學(xué)期期末考試試卷高 二 英 語時間：120分鐘 分值：150分 命題人:天門中學(xué) 張鳴第一部分：聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1. What is Mary probably doing now?A. She is cooking at home.B. She is doing her homework.C. She is singing and dan

2、cing.2. Which flight will the man take to New York this afternoon?A. The 6:30 flight.B. The 3:30 flight.C. The 3:13 flight.3. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Lend him her umbrella.B. Post a letter for him.C. Go to the post office with him.4. How often do Johnson's parents write to him?A

3、. Once a month.B. Once a year.C. More than once a month.5. What does the woman mean?A. She sill take the test.B. She won't take the test.C. She will finish the reading anyway.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）聽下面5段材料，每段材料后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽每段材料前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答

4、時間。每段材料讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6至第7題。6What did the man do in China?A. He made a tour.B. He attended a conference.C. He gave a speech.7. How many cities did the woman visit in China?A.5.B. 4.C. 6.聽第7段材料，回答第8至第10題。8. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Strangers.B. Friends.C. Husband a

5、nd wife.9. Why does the man climb through the window?A. His brother has taken away the key.B. He has no key.C. His brother asks him to do so.10. What is the man's brother doing?A. He is walking in the park.B. He is sleeping in his bedroom.C. He is working in his office.聽第8段材料，回答第11至第13題。11How lo

6、ng does the man plan to stay?A. One night.B. Two nights.C. One week.12. Which room will the man stay in?A. Room 508.B. Room 509.C. Room 709.13. What time does the man have to check out(結(jié)帳離開)？A. 10 o'clock.B. 11 o'clock.C. 12 o'clock.聽第9段材料，回答第14至第16題。14. How long does the woman's son

7、 stay at school every day?A. Less than 12 hours.B. More than 12 hours.C. Only 12 hours.15. How does the woman's son usually go to school?A. By car.B. By bus.C. On foot.16. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In the hospital.B. In the office.C. In the street.聽第10段材料，回答第17至第20題

8、。17. What do you think the speaker is?A. A college student.B. A university teacher.C. A middle school student.18. How many students are there in the speaker's house?A. Nine.B. Ten.C. Eleven.19. What size is the speaker's room?A. Thirty-five square metres.B. Twenty-five square metres.C. Fifty

9、 square metres.20. Where does the speaker have him meals?A. At school.B. In his room.C. In the restaurant.第二部分：英語知識運用（共3節(jié)，滿分55分）第一節(jié) 多項選擇（共十小題，每小題1分）21 My desk- mate couldnt _ what the teacher said and ask me for help.A. master B. seize C. grasp D. snatch22. She is how shall I _ ? _ not exactly fat,

10、but rather well-built. A. get it B. make it C. mean it D. put it 23. The plan _ at yesterdays meeting was that we put Mr Smith _ as the candidate. A. put up, up B. put down. ,down Cput forward, forward. D. put aside, aside24. The moment she came back from work, she _ to clean the kitchen thoroughly.

11、 A. set about B. set out C. set off D. set up 25. Without a moments _ , she jumped into the river after the child. A. expectation B. rest C. hesitation D. silence26. The next few days _ a series of bad harvest in this country, causing many people to die of hunger. A. met B. happened C. saw D. made27

12、. You should _ your luggage at the airport in case it gets stolen. A. look forward to B. put up with C. hold on to D. get on with28. The driver can adjust the heating in winter and air conditioning in summer to his own _ . A. love B. preference C. mind D. mind 29. The _ is that the new machine will

13、arrive tomorrow. A. chance B. luck C. happening D. accident30. Daddy still has a bit of cold, but_ the family are all well. A. or B. otherwise C. however D. then 第二節(jié) 完成句子 （共十小題，每小題1.5分）31. She reminded me that I _ （還沒澆水） the flowers.( water)32. The rule _（并不適用） in every case. (apply)33. He found his

14、 uncle _ _（正沉浸在） the reading of an interesting novel.(absorb)34.The teacher demanded we _ （擦黑板） before every class. (clean)35. The committee is _（調(diào)查原因） of the accident. (look)36. He tore up my book, _（這使我很不滿） .(upset)37. She was disappointed at _ （未獲邀請）to the wedding. (invite)38. They all laughed. T

15、hen I wondered what _ （我做錯了什么）(wrong)39. Not until people know more about the situation _ （他們才會加入）protecting the environment. (join)40.As a result of the dam, the water level of the lake was going to _（升高63米）(rise)第三節(jié)，完型填空（共20小題，滿分30分）Bobby Moresco grew up in a tough working-class neighborhood in Ma

16、nhattan. The bright lights of Broadway 41 him when he was a teen. But if you were a kid from that neighborhood, you would become a(n) 42 ，longshoreman(碼頭裝卸工人)or criminal, not an actor.Bobby moved to Hollywood to study 43 . “My father said, Stop this 44 and get a job; you have a wife and daughter. I

17、wasn't a good actor, but I had a 45 need to do something different with my life. It was important for me to keep working at my 46 career.” In 1983 his brother Thomas was 47 . Bobby moved back and started writing as a way to explore the pain. Halfdeserted streets, 48 his brother's killing, op

18、ened at a small Off-Broadway theater in 1988. A Hollywood producer saw it and asked him to 49 a screenplay(電影劇本). 50 his reputation grew, he got 51 assignments to move back to Hollywood. By 2003, he was again out of work and out of cash 52 he met Paul, who wanted to write a film about the country 53

19、 September 11. The two worked on the script, but every studio in town 54 . Bobby believed so 55 in the script that he borrowed money and sold his house to keep 56 it. At last the writers found a film producer who would take a 57 .In May 2005, Crash slipped into the theaters and became a smash hit(十分

20、走紅的電影).At age 54, Bobby Moresco became an 58 success. “If you have something you want to do in 59 , don't think about the 60 ,” he says, “think about the ways to get it done.”41. A. instructedB. benefitedC. comfortedD. attracted42. A. officerB. construction workerC. chairmanD. pianist43. A. acti

21、ngB. writingC. singingD. teaching44. A. eagernessB. beliefC. crazinessD. imagination45. A. drivingB. forcingC. missingD. fading46. A. lostB. abandonedC. approvedD. chosen47. A. suspectedB. laid offC. murderedD. knocked down48. A. insisting onB. based onC. depending onD. made up of49. A. work asB. wo

22、rk onC. apply forD. appeal to50. A. With B. ForC. DespiteD. As51. A. enoughB. manyC. greatD. short52. A. whileB. whereC. whenD. why53. A. afterB. beforeC. behindD. until54. A. adopted itB. praised itC. picked it upD. turned it down55. A. widelyB. stronglyC. interestinglyD. excitedly56. A. designingB

23、. composingC. pushingD. explaining57. A. chanceB. choiceC. thoughtD. sight58. A. overweightB. overdevelopedC. overdressedD. overnight59. A. motionB. opinionC. lifeD. dream60. A. deadlineB. problemsC. rewardsD. future第三部分： 閱讀理解（共20小題，每小題2分）AMost people know that the simple meaning of Christmas is to

24、celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God in the Christian religion. The word Christmas originated from an old English phrase, "Cristes Masse", meaning the mass of Christ（基督彌撒）. The date, December 25, was established by Bishop Liberius of Rome in 354 AD. He selected the date to m

25、ark the official time for celebrating Christ's birth. Before then, the birth of Jesus was observed on different days and even to this day no one is certain the exact date of Christ's birth.Christmas celebrationsIn Europe, typically, family and friends gather together on Christmas Eve, on Dec

26、 24, for a big turkey dinner, completed with Christmas pudding (a rich cake with brandy source). Everyone shares their stories of the year or brings a newsletter to read out for what has happened during the past year. Games are played after the dinner. On Christmas day, Dec 25, a brunch with family

27、is the norm, followed by some light sporting events, such as a walk, to digest the heavy food.Christmas carolsThe tradition of carol singing originated from the caroling practised by the Waits in the fourteenth century. Waits were royal singers who were sent by the court to perform in selected homes

28、 for treats, pennies and/or fun. "Carol" means a circle dance accompanied by a song. Most Christmas carols we sing now were composed around 1400-1600's.Christmas trees & cardsThe tradition of having a pine tree as a Christmas Tree is believed to come from Germany. Since the medieva

29、l time(中世紀), lighting a candle on a tree is common to welcome guests. Such practice has evolved into the Christmas celebration.The formal Christmas Tree was introduced to England about 100 years ago when Queen Victoria married German Albert. The evidence of Victoria's love for Albert is not only

30、 expressed through inheriting (繼承)the German tradition of having a Christmas Tree but also through the goldAlbert Statuesthat Victoria had ordered built for Albert, standing in many places in London. In America, the Christmas Tree idea was brought by German immigrants too.61According to the passage,

31、 it is clear that _.A. Jesus Christ was born on Dec, 25.B. Christmas has a history of 3,000 years .C. Bishop Liberius was the founder of Christmas.D. Christmas is celebrated to express love to children.62. The underlined word “brunch” is closest in meaning to “_”A. sports activity B. big mealC. danc

32、ing party D. big get-together63. what is the main idea of the passage?A. something related to ChristmasB. Christmas Day or Christs Birthday?C. Reasons for Christmass popularityD. The popularity of Christmas Days64. If the author were to continue the passage in the last paragraph what might it be abo

33、ut?A. The price of Christmas trees.B. The origin of Christmas cards.C. The development of Christmas.D. Christmass introduction to China.B Li Ning was born on October 3, 1963, in Guangxi Province. He began training in gymnastics at the age of 7and entered the national gymnastics team at the age 17. I

34、n the Sixth World Cup Gymnastics Competition in 1982, Li Ning won six of the seven gold medals for men and become a legend in world gymnastics history by being rewarded the “the prince of Gymnastics”. In the 23rd Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1984, he won the 3 gold medals for the floor exercise, the

35、 pommel horse and the ring. Besides, he won two silver medals and one bronze, making him the athlete with most medals in those games. In 1987, LiNing became the only Asian member of the International Olympic Committee. He left his favorite competition arena(競爭舞臺) in 1989,when he was 26. In his 19-ye

36、ar sports career, LiNIng won 106 medals in gymnastics competitions at home and abroad. In 1999, Li Ning was named one of the worlds most outstanding athletes of the 20th century by the world Sports Correspondents Association.LI Ning is not only a famous gymnast of the past, but is now a successful b

37、usinessman. When he retired from the competitive sports, he entered the business world. His target was to establish a Chinese household name for sports products that would outdo（優(yōu)于） foreign brands in China. He initiated（開創(chuàng)） the “Li-Ning” brand of sports products and he has scored again!65. When did

38、Li Ning started his sports career?A. in 1970. B. In 1980 C. in 1982 D. in 1977 66We can learn from the second paragraph that _ .A. Li Ning shocked the world at age 20B. no one could match Li Ning in gymnastics thenC. Li Ning won more gold medals in 1984 than before.D. Li Ning won a medal for “ princ

39、e of Gymnastics”67. LI Ning turned to business after retirement _ .A. Because there was less competition in sports products.B. to show he was more talented than other sports stars.C. to make more contribution to our countryD. to create a famous sports product brand of China68. The tone of the passag

40、e can best be described as _ .A. regretful B. negative C. proud D. calmCDiseases not normally seen in Europe are now starting to appear because of the worlds changing climate. Professor Paul Hunter, of the university of East Anglia in England, told a British science conference that erratic weather t

41、hat will cause flooding and drought will also lead to changed in the incidence (發(fā)生范圍) of infectious(傳染性)diseases. There are already significant indications（跡象） of disease burden occurring in Europe as a result of Climate change. An illness called Vibrio vulnificus , which is caused by a marine organ

42、ism particularly in the Gulf states of the United States, has been reported in three people in the Baltic Sea. A death from the disease has also occurred in Denmark . The disease, which can be cause by eating shellfish, or through swimming in infected water with an open wound, causes a skin infectio

43、n and other symptoms(癥狀) and can be deadly. The organism usually lives in waters that are 20 degrees Centigrade or higher. People on the Italian coast have also been infected by an organism called Ostreopsis ovata that has been able to extend its habitat because of warmer sea waters. “Over 100 holid

44、aymakers have been reported as taken to hospital with a variety of symptoms, including diarrhea, skin rashes and hay fever type illnesses.” Hunter said.Congo Crimea haemorrhagic fever has also caused problems in recent years where it had not previously been a problem. The view is that it is not beca

45、use of warmer summers but because winters are not as cold as they used to be, The insect-borne disease causes bleeding from the skin, mouth and nose, “There are already very clear signals that infectious diseases are changing as a result of climate change.” Hunter said.69. which would be the best ti

46、tle for the passage?A. Europe suffers a lot from the disease B. Climate change helps diseases spreadC. Climate change should be stoppedD. Effects of global warming70. What does the underlined word erratic in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Dry B. Hot C. Stormy D changeable71. which of the following abo

47、ut Vibrio Vulnificu is Not true?A. It is caused by a marine organismB. It has caused one death in DenmarkC. It can only be caught through swimmingD. It causes a skin infection and other symptoms72. According to the passage, Congo Crimea haemorrhagic fever _.A. is a long-lasting problemB. is a result

48、 of warmer summersC. can cause headache D. is carried by insectsDIn 1942 a 13-year-old schoolgirl started a diary secretly, but she was sure no one would be interested in her thoughts anyway. When Anne Frank started the diary, she was in a kind of prison, Her family had gone into hiding in the middl

49、e of 1942, during World War .Anne and her family were Jews, and the Nazi government of Germany had been rounding up Jews and sending them to prison or to concentrating camps(集中營) When Annes family and four other people started living in the attic(閣樓)rooms over her fathers office, they had no idea ho

50、w long they would have to stay there. Weeks stretches into months and Anne wrote in her diary. She told of the crowded feeling everyone had and of the constant fear that they would be discovered. They could never go outside. They had to speak in whispers and walk about as little as possible during t

51、he day. They couldnt even part the curtains to look outside, for the movement might attract attention. The attic prisoners were tense, afraid and crowded together. They couldnt escape from their prison, and they couldnt escape from each other. Anne recorded everything in her diary. She came to under

52、stand human nature and became stronger and more understanding. She learned that her own suffering was only a tiny part of the picture. She felt that the horror of war, but she never gave up hope for future.Nazi police burst into the attic in August 1944. The family members were separated and sent to

53、 various concentration camps. Only Annes father and her diary survived. MR Frank published the diary, which was later made into a play and then a film. Her diary gave the world a feeling for the horrors of war and for the strength of hope in young girl.73. What is the best title for the passage?A. A

54、 diary B. A brave girl C. A Jewish family D. A miserable memory74. Why were these people called “the attic prisoners”?A. Because the attic was in fact a concentration campB. Because the attic was surrounded by the Nazi policeC. Because they were prisoners of the Nazi governmentD. Because they lived

55、a life without freedom75. What happened before the family was separated?A. The diary was made into a playB. Annes father published the diaryC. Nazi police broke into the atticD. Anne was sent to a concentration camp76. Which of the following if TRUE according to the passage?A. Anne later became a wr

56、iter of plays and filmsB. Anne was optimistic(樂觀的)about her futureC. Anne didnt fear the war or the Nazi policeD. Anne stayed in the attic until the war was over in 1945EShe was supposed to be paying her debt to society, but as Naomi Campbell was walking to work for her community（社區(qū)）service she was the one being paid.   Campbell, 36, has never looked so happy and no wonder. Her five-day community service sentence in New York has served as the basis of a fashion shoot （一組照片）for W magazine, the monthly companion to Women's Wear Daily, which