高二英語第一學期期中考試題

1、第一學期期中考試題 高二英語 第卷（75分）.單選（15分）1. She _ the operation and is now living happily.A. did B. survived C. succeeded D. failed2. On seeing me, he turned over and pretended to _ something in the shop. A. be admired B. have admired C. admiring D. be admiring3. This is the total cost of the holiday, _ everyt

2、hing in. A. taking B. holding C. including D. having4. In the days _, he was still in low spirits, and it seemed hard for him to get over it. A. following B. followed C. that followed D. to follow5. The environmentalists said wild goats _ on the vast grasslands was a good indication of the better en

3、vironment. A. escape B. absence C. attendance D. appearance6. - Dad, would you buy me an MP3 player if I do well in the exam? -I_, I promise. A. would B. shall C. should D. will7. _ automatically, the e-mail will be received by all the club members. A. Mailed out B. Mailing out C. To be mailed out D

4、. Having mailed out8. Kathy _ a lot of Spanish by playing with the native boys and girls. A. picked up B. took up C. made up D. turned up9. Five reporters were sent there to _ the accident. As soon as they arrived, they got down _ some local people. A. cover; to interview B. cover; to interviewing C

5、. report; interviewing D. report; to interview10. I thought her nice and honest _ I met her. A. first time B. for the first time C. the first time D. by the first time11. Its ten years since the scientist _ on his lifes work of discovering the valuable chemical. A. made for B set out C. took off D.

6、turned up12. We didnt plan our art exhibition but it _ very well. A. worked out B. tried out C. went on D. carried on13. Tom looked at Jenny, tears _ his eyes, and shouted out the words _ in his heart for years. A. filling; having been hidden B. filled; hidden C. filling; hidden D. filled; hiding14.

7、 There were a lot of people standing at the door and the small girl couldnt get_ A. between B. through C. across D. beyond15. The match was cancelled because most of the members _ a match without a standard court. A. objected to having B. were objected to haveC. objected to have D. were objected to

8、having. 完形填空（20分）IreallylovemyjobbecauseIenjoyworkingwithsmallchildrenandlikethechallengesandawardsfromthejob.Ialsothinkmyworkisimportant.TherewasatimewhenIthoughtIwouldneverhavethatsortof_16_. I wasnt an excellent student because I didnt do much schoolwork. In my final term I started thinking 17 I

9、might do and found I didnt have much to 18 . I just accepted that I wasnt the type to have a career. I then found myself a job, looking after two little girls. It wasnt too bad at first.Butthe_19_beganwhenIagreedto_20_,sothatIwouldbethereifmy 21 hadtogooutfor businessintheevening.We 22 that if I had

10、 to work extra hours one week, shed give me off the next.But_23_,itdidntoftenworkout.Iwasgettingextremely 24 andfedup,becauseIhadtoomany_25_nightsandearlymorningswiththechildren. _26_Sunday,Iwasintheparkwiththechildren,andmetMeganwhoused to go to school with me.Itoldheraboutmy_27_.ShesuggestedthatIs

11、hould take a(n) 28 and get a qualification if I wanted to work with children.Idid not thinkIwouldbe29 because I didnt take many exams in school. She_30_me tophonethelocalcollegeandtheywere really helpful. My experience _51_foralotandI goton apart-timecourse.Ihadto_32_myjobwiththefamily,andgotworkhel

12、pingoutata kindergarten. NowIvegotafull-timejobthere,Ishallalwaysbe_33_toMegan.IwishIhadknown _34_thatyoucouldhaveacareer,_35_youarenttopoftheclassatschool.16. A. challenge B career C course D award17. A. when B how C what D why18. A. learn B teach C share D. offer19. A. problems B questions C work

13、D career20. A. stay up B play with C look after D live in21. A. friend B boss C classmate D parent22. A. agreed B thought C hoped D believed23. A. particularly B clearly C unfortunately D specially24. A. excited B. tired C. surprised D. disappointed25. A. early B late C long D hard26. A. Another B T

14、hat C This D One27. A. condition B work C children D situation28. A. course B exam C college D duty29. A. hired B recognized C accepted D permitted30. A. promised B persuaded C allowed D advised31. A. explained B showed C counted D meant32. A. take B get C lay D leave33. A. warm B kind C thankful D

15、friendly34. A. later B earlier C more D less35. A. even if B only if C since D though. 閱讀理解（滿分40分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中選出最佳選項。AChildren are our future, and its up to us to arm them with the tools to succeed. Sadly, todays children are being armed with more dangerous tools like weapons （武器）, dr

16、ugs and gangs. Once a relatively peaceful environment, many schoolyards of today are becoming unsafe for both students and teachers. Home schools are available to give you choices. Home schooling provides top-quality education, flexibility, and freedom to create your own schedule （日程表）. At Heritage

17、Home School we believe the choice should be yours. Thanks in part to modern technology, home schooling information is becoming readily available across our nation. A recent study by the ITBS（Iowa Tests of Basic Skills）and TAP（Tests of Achievement and Proficiency）shows us that students of home school

18、s do particularly well when compared with the nationwide average. In every subject at every grade level, students of home schooling scored obviously higher than those in public and private schools. If youre new to home schooling, you may be asking yourself, “Will home schools really work for my chil

19、dren? ”Fact: A nationwide study using a random（任意）selection of 1,516 families found students of home schooling to be scoring, on average, at or above the 80th percentile in all areas on standardized achievement test. Note: The national average on standardized achievement tests is the 50th percentile

20、. Collectively, the staff at Heritage Home School brings 65 years of experience in home schooling curriculum. Weve placed students in the top 2% of the nation in math and many are successfully moving on to college. One study found that of the home schooled adults, 2% were unemployed, 2% were on welf

21、are and 94% said home education prepared them to be independent persons. For more home schooling information, call us today toll free at 1（877）532-7665. 36. We can learn from the first paragraph that _. A. many schools armed their students with weapons B. violence and crime exist in many schoolyards

22、 C. students use weapons to defend their schoolyards D. weapons are more dangerous than drugs 37. All of the following are true of home schools EXCEPT that _. students are free to choose their courses B. students do well in important national tests C. they help students find jobs D. they help studen

23、ts to be independent 38. What is the purpose of the text? A. To give information about different schools. B. To compare home schools with other schools. C. To suggest a new method of school education. D. To persuade people to choose home schools. 39. The advertisement is mainly aimed at _. A. studen

24、ts B. parents C. teachers D. adults 40. Students of home schooling get higher scores than those in public and private schools _ .A. in some subjects at every grade level B. in part subjects at every grade levelC. in few subjects at every grade level D. in all subjects at every grade level BIt sounds

25、 an ad from late-night TV: Follow this four-step plan and improve your memory in just 14 days! But researchers have indeed found a way to improve memory function in older people. After a two-week study that involved brainteasers(腦筋急轉(zhuǎn)彎), exercise and diet changes, study participants memories worked m

26、ore efficiently. Heres the program: Memory Training: Brainteasers, crossword puzzles and memory exercises that emphasized verbal skills throughout the day. Healthy Diet: Five meals daily included a balanced diet rich in omega-3 fats, whole grains and antioxidants. Eating frequent meals prevents dips

27、 in blood glucose, the primary energy source for the brain. Physical Fitness: Brisk daily walks and stretching. Physical fitness has been found in other research to reduce the risk of Alzheimers disease. Stress Reduction: Stretching and relaxation exercises. Stress causes the body to release control

28、, which can impair memory and has been found to shrink the memory centers in the brain. Before-and-after brain scans showed the participants experienced on average a five percent decrease in brain metabolism in the dorsal lateral prefrontal region of the brain, which is directly linked to working me

29、mory and other cognitive functions. This suggests they were using their brains more efficiently. The subjects also performed better on a cognitive test. However, a control group that didnt follow the plan showed no significant changes. Weve known for years that diet and exercise can help people main

30、tain their physical health, which is a key component of healthy aging, said Gary Small, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences UCLA. But maintaining mental health is just as important. Now we have evidence which suggests that people can keep their memory by adding memory exercises and stres

31、s reduction.”41. What is the main idea of this passage?A. To focus on the importance of individual healthB. To persuade the readers to do more usual exercisesC. To discuss ways for people to maintain memoryD. To prove some ads form TV can be believable42. In paragraph 5, the underlined word “release

32、” probably means_.A. send out B. prevent C. come across D. change 43 If a personal feel seriously stressed, it can lead to _.A. Alzheimers disease B. a bad memory C. a certain decrease in brain metabolism D. a lack of blood glucose44 What would be the best title for this passage?Exercise Help to Mai

33、ntain Physical Health B. Different Ways Contribute to Healthy AgingC. Ads Suggest Ways to Sharpen Memory D. Study: 14-Day Plan Improves Memory45 Which of the following is NOT included in the program to improve the older peoples memory?A. Health diet B. Physical fitness C. Stress reduction D. Benefic

34、ial activities CSeveral years ago, while attending a communication course, I experienced a most unusual thing. The instructor asked us to list anything in our past that we felt ashamed of, guilty about or regretted. The next week he invited participants to read their lists aloud. This seemed like a

35、very private matter, but theres always some brave soul in the crowd who would volunteer. The man next to me raised his hand and volunteered this story:“While making my list, I remembered an incident from high school. I grew up in a small town in Iowa. There was a Sheriff in town that none of us kids

36、 liked. One night, my two friends and I climbed the tall water tank in the middle of town, and wrote on the tank in bright red letters: Sheriff Brown is a fool. The next day, the town arose to see our glorious sign. Within two hours. Sheriff Brown had my two friends and me in his office. My friends

37、admitted what they did and I lied, denying the truth. No one ever found out.”Nearly 20 years later, Sheriff Browns name appears on my list. I didnt even know if he was still alive. Last weekend, I dialed information in my hometown back in Iowa. Sure enough, there was a Roger Brown still listed. I di

38、aled his number. After a few rings, I heard: “Hello? I said, Sherriff Brown? Pause. Yup. Well, this is Jimmy Calkins. I want you to know that I did it. Pause. I knew it! he yelled back. We had a good laugh and a lively discussion. His closing words were: Jimmy, I always felt bad for you because your

39、 friends got it off their chest, and I knew you were carrying it around all these years. I want to thank you for calling me for your sake. ”Jimmy gave me much inspiration and I know that no matter how difficult the situation is, it is never too late to clear up the past and begin anew.46 What did th

40、e writer think of the instructors requirement of listing something in their past and read them? He thinks its funny B. He thought the man who read his story was full of courageC. He thinks its strange D. He thought they shouldnt do that because its a very private matter.47 What does the underlined w

41、ord “denying” in the second paragraph mean?A. accepting B. recognizing C. refusing to accept D. hiding 48 Which can be inferred form Roger Browns closing words?A. He was always feeling sorry because Jimmy didnt admit it.B. He felt sorry because Jimmys friends got it off their chest.C. He was glad th

42、at Jimmy didnt forget that matter all these years.D. He was glad that now Jimmy got that matter off his mind.49. Which of the following statements is true?Sherriff Brown is a man that is not welcome. B. The writer learns a lot from Jimmys story.C. We should forget the past as quickly as possible.D.

43、Jimmy Calkins is very brave because when he was a kid he dared to climb to the tall water tank.50 What can be the best title of this passage?A. An Interesting Story B. Be Brave to Tell Your StoryC. It Is Never too late to clear up the Past and Begin Anew D. Jimmy Is A Brave Man DRescue workers found

44、 a family in their RV on Tuesday after 17 days in the mountain near the Oregon coast.Peter Stivers, Marlo Hill-Srivers, their two children Sabastyan 9 and Gabrayell 8 and Hill-Stiverss mother and stepfather, Elbert and Becky, were in the vehicle. On their way home from a trip to the coast, the famil

45、y got lost in the mountains at an elevation of about 3,800 feet. Whats worse, they were trapped in four feet of snow.“We had fuel and food, but we were running short.” said Elbert. “We were rationing (定量配給)”When the family was reported missing, rescue teams from Oregon and California searched likely

46、 routes to the coast. But with no leads and no idea where the family was heading, those conducting the unsuccessful search eventually called it off.In the evenings, Sabastyan and Gabrayell entertained the adults by reading jokes from Readers Digest aloud. The family members survived mostly on dehydr

47、ated food.On Monday, Hill-Stivers and her husband decided to go for help. They packed a tent, wool blankets, tuna honey, and hand-warmers to take into the wilderness with them. The children stayed safe in the RV with their grandparents.The couple was found the following day by a US Bureau of land Ma

48、nagement worker. A rescue team in a helicopter located the rest of the family. The family was driven out of the snowbound area on snow machines. Parents and children were happily reunited.“They enjoyed it”, Peter said of his childrens experience. “They didnt know we were in trouble.” For the adults,

49、 it was quite an ordeal(嚴峻的考驗). They had to worry about survival and rescue, and about keeping everyone calm. “I m so proud of my family.” said Elbert, “They stuck together, they didnt lose it.”51 What is the main cause of the familys bad situation?A. They ran short of fuel. B It snowed heavilyC The

50、y couldnt find their way D Their RV couldnt move in the snow52 According to the passage, the number of the troubled family members is_.A 5 B 6 C 7 D 853 Which of the following can NOT be learned from the passage?A Rescue teams finally failed for lack of necessary clues.B The children felt no fear wh

51、en the family was trapped.C On Tuesday, the couple was found by a rescue worker.D The adults had a good performance in face of trouble54 If there is a good lesson from the story, it can be that_A travel in the mountains should be avoided B when traveling, people should keep in touch with rescue team

52、sC children can cause much trouble in travelD people should know how to save themselves when facing trouble 55 This passage is probably chosen form a newspapers column of _.A education B news C health D economy 第II卷（45分）第一節(jié)：閱讀表達（滿分15分） 閱讀下面短文，并根據(jù)短文后的要求答題。 Winter sports are very popular in European a

53、nd North American countries. These places usually receive a lot of snow during the winter months. Skiing and skating become the major sports activities for Westerners during the winter. People from Norway, Italy, the United States, Sweden and Canada all like winter sports. Winter sports such as alpi

54、ne skiing and skating are very popular because they allow people to keep warm while enjoying outdoors. People can exercise outdoors in beautiful surroundings; snow-covered mountains and pine trees among endless white snow. Putting oneself into the white world and breathing fresh air, one can relax a

55、nd forget all worries. Of course, the practice of flying down the hills excites people. The Alps in Europe is the most ideal place for skiing. The Rocky Mountains in the Western United States is another good place. Some people call winter sports “royal sports”. That is_. These spots always require e

56、xpensive equipment. They also need high-standard places to be enjoyed. Winter sports are not popular in China. The southern and coastal areas have no skiing and skating. And the snow-blanketed northeastern and southwestern areas have very poor equipment. But thanks to the efforts of the government, China has caught up with world class competition in short track speed skating. This is also true for womens figure skating. However, in alpine skiing events, China has a long way to go.1. What does the writer want to