广东省东莞市南开实验学校2013-2014学年高二下学期期中考

广东省东莞市南开实验学校2013-2014学年高二

下学期期中考试英语试题

第一节： 听力理解：（4段共10小题，每题1分，满分10分） 听下面一段对话，回答第1-2题。

1. Which of the following products are mentioned in the conversation? A. Cupboards, beds and armchairs.

B. Armchairs, dinner tables and bed sheets. C. Bookcases, cupboards and tablecloths. 2. What is the woman unsatisfied with? A. No sales promotions. B. Crowds at the checkouts

C. High prices of the products. 听下面一段对话，回答第3-5题。 3. What does the woman drink?

A. soda B. water C. orange juice

4. What does the article say about people who often drink soda? A. They often have weight problems. B. They are often in a very good mood. C. They are more likely to get depressed. 5. What do we know about the man? A. He likes watching the news. B. He may quit drinking soda. C. He decides to go on a diet. 听下面一段对话，回答第6-8题。

6. What do pet cloning companies try to make people believe? A. Dead pets can be “brought back”. B. It’s useless to cry for a dead pet. C. Cloning technology is legal.

7. What percentage of cloning attempts fail? A. More than 15 percent. B. More than 45 percent C. More than 96 percent.

8. How much does a customer usually need to pay for a cloned pet? A. $10,000 B. $15,000 C. $150,000. 听下面一段对话，回答第9-10题。 9. What does the man plan to do?

A. Ask his family to come to stay. B. Go back home to visit his family. C. Take a long holiday abroad.

10. What does the woman suggest the man buy for his mother? A. Some Beijing Opera masks.

B. Some traditional Beijing snacks.

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C. Some traditional Chinese dresses. 第二节 听取信息（每小题1分） House husband now At 11. ____________ Get my son ready for school Make my daughter’s breakfast Prepare my wife’s 12__________. At 7:00 am Music director and evening 14________ four years ago. Families Wife Son Daughter Ruth Joseph Jenna Be busy doing some 13. _________ Job in 15. _______ with a company in St. Louis Eight-year-old

Ⅱ 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节 : 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16~30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A little girl lived in a simple and poor house on a hill. Usually she would play in the small garden. She could __16__ over the garden fence and across the valley a wonderful house with shining golden windows high on another hill. Although she loved her parents and her family, she desired to live in such a house and 17 _all day about how wonderful and ___18___ it must feel to live there.

At the age when she gained some basic skill and sensibility(识别力), she 19 her mother for a bike ride outside the garden. Her mother ___20___ allowed her to go, insisting on her keeping close to the house and not _ 21 too far. The day was beautiful. The little girl knew 22 where she was heading! Down the hill and across the ___23___, she rode to the gate of the golden house.

As she ___24___ off her bike and put it against the gate post, she focused on the path _25 _ to the house and then on the house itself. She was very ___26___ when she found that all the windows were plain and rather ___27___.

So 28 and heart-broken, she didn’t go any further. She turned around and all of a sudden she saw an amazing sight. There on the other side of the valley was a little house and its windows were golden. Looking at her little home, she _29 __ that she had been living in her golden house ___30___ with love and care. Everything she dreamed was right there in front of her house.

16. A. climb B. tell C. see D. want 17. A. realized B. dreamed C. enjoyed D. reminded 18. A. scary B. exciting C. worrying D. anxious 19. A. begged B. blamed C. invited D. paid 20. A. finally B. possibly C. certainly D. slightly 21. A. traveling B. running C. riding D. walking 22. A. madly B. rapidly C. exactly D. possibly 23. A. river B. valley C. mountain D. forest 24. A. put B. took C. turned D. got

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25. A. getting B. introducing C. leading D. moving 26. A. embarrassed B. terrified C. please D.disappointed 27. A. dirty B. bright C. new D. wide 28. A. anxious B. angry C. serious D. sad 29. A. imagined B. realized C. decided D. guessed 30. A. connected B. satisfied C. covered D. filled 第二节：语法填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31—45的相应位置上。

31. The boys ______ had never come across anything like this before started jumping out of the windows.

32. That is ______ today over 40% of Californians speak Spanish as a first or second language.

33. The fact ______ she seemed to develop normally was very encouraging.

34. ______ is known to all, Diao Yudao has belonged to China since ancient time. 35. You have to get used to a whole new way of life, ______ can take up all your

concentration in the beginning.

36. However, most applicants know ______ they have very little chance of getting

a visa.

37. Do you know the date ______ Lincoln was born.

38. Living with host families, ______ there are may be other college students, gives

her the chance to learn more about the new culture.

39. ______ attracts people to California is its pleasant climate and relaxed life

style.

40. He’s written a novel ______ name I’ve completely forgotten.

41. Then came the ______ ( disturb ) news that Dolly had become seriously ill. 42. When I came in, the boy ______ ( occupy ) with his homework. 43. He applied ______ this position to the boss.

44. I feel a strong ______ ( object ) to getting up early.

45. As a fresh ______ ( politics ) leader, he succeeded in convincing the public that he’s an able man. III 阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节 阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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This is the story of my dog called Shandy. He was my favorite pet and he was very lively. His main passion in life was to be taken for a long walk, ending with a big run out in his favorite park.

I would try to take him on this walk every day, weather permitting. The park itself was about three miles away from our house. To reach the park we had to cross a number of busy roads, and he would never pull or misbehave. He knew where we were

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heading and seemingly did not want to risk being taken home before he reached his dream destination.

But because of my work I had to rent a flat near the coast in Devon. It was nearly a hundred miles away from my home. This obviously meant I was no longer in the position to take Shandy on his walk. I spoke to my parents, who comforted me that they would continue to take him on the walks.

Two weeks after I had left, I had a phone call from my mother. She was panicking (惊慌), saying that Shandy had managed to escape from the back garden and that she could not find him. She insisted that she had been looking for hours but that there had been no sign of him. I was quite worried and thought about where he might have gone. “Have you been taking him on his walks to the park every day?” I asked. She replied, “Most days.” I asked her to try at the park. “He would not be there; it’s miles away,” she said. I again asked her to try there because running in the park was his habit. Luckily he was there quite happily sniffing (闻) around, unaware of the panic (恐慌) he had caused.

46. The author left the dog home because .

A. his dog didn’t want to go with him B. Devon didn’t have a park

C. it was not convenient for him to take his dog D. he feared that his mother would feel lonely

47. From the mother’s answer on the phone, we can infer that .

A. she wanted to joke with her son B. she didn’t want to look for the dog C. she was very tired of the dog

D. she wasn’t as familiar with the dog as her son

48. The dog went to the park .

A. to wait for the author

B. to look for something to eat

C. to play with his good friends D. to enjoy himself there

49. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Shandy had a good memory but a bad temper. B. Shandy was heartbroken and was too sad to go home.

C. Shandy could not come back if the author’s mother didn’t find him. D. Though the park was a little far away from home, the author and Shandy went to the park every day if the weather permitted. 50. We can learn from this passage that .

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A. dogs enjoy sniffing around in the park B. it’s not easy to get on well with a pet C. it’s hard even for a dog to change his habit D. we’d better not leave our dogs to our parents

B.

Guide to Stockholm University Library

Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment. Zones

The library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own computer. The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs. The ground floor is the zone where you can talk. Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work Computers You can use your own computer to connect to the wi-fi specially prepared for notebook computers, you can also use library computers, which contain the most commonly used applications, such as Microsoft Office. They are situated in the area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor. Group-study places

If you want to discuss freely without disturbing others, you can book a study room or sit at a table on the ground floor. Some study rooms are for 2-3 people and others can hold up to 6-8 people.All rooms are marked on the library maps.

There are 40 group-study rooms that must be booked via the website. To book, you need an active University account and a valid University card. You can use a room three hours per day, nine hours at most per week. Storage of Study Material

The library has lockers for students to store course literature, When you have obtained at least 40 credits(学分),you may rent a locker and pay 400 SEK for a year’s rental period.

Rules to be Followed Mobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the library. Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls.

Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library, but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you.

51. The library’s upper floor is mainly for students to

A. read in a quiet place B. have group discussions C. take comfortable seats D. get their computers fixed

52. Library computers on the ground floor

A. help students with their field experiments B. contain software essential for schoolwork

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C. are for those who want to access the wi-fi D. are mostly used for filling out application forms 53. What condition should be met to book a group-study room?

A group must consist of 8 people

B. Three-hour use per day is the minimum

C. One should first register at the university D. Applicants must mark the room on the map

54. A student can rent a locker in the library if he

A. can afford the rental fee B. attends certain coursed

C. has nowhere to put his books D. has earned the required credits

55. What should NOT be brought into the library?

A. Mobile phones B. Orange juice. C. Candy D. Sandwiches

It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.

Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.

My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.

Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.

I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.

56. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today? A. Because they are traditional and safe. B. Because they are convenient and inexpensive. C. Because they are colorful and available. D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.

57. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ______________.

A. to ride it for fun

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B. to use it for transport

C. to experience local skills D. to improve his riding skills

58. How did the author feel about his street crossing? A. It was boring.

B. It was difficult. C. It was lively. D. It was wonderful.

59. Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience? A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills. B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding. C. The author was praised by the other bikers. D. The author took great pleasure in biking.

60. Which is the best way to travel in Beijing for most people today ?

A. By bus. B. By car. C. By bike. D. On foot.

D

Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.

Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup（基因构成）as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.

Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.

Exploration also allows minerals and other potential resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products of technological developments in the space industry!

While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human being to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.

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While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future. 61. Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph1? A. To express his doubts. B. To introduce points for discussion. C. To compare different ideas. D. To describe the conditions on Earth.

62. What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph2? A. Humans don't like to stay in the same place. B. Humans have the tendency to fight.

C. Humans may find new sources of food. D. Humans are nature-born to do so.

63. The underlined word \A. potential resources B. unexpected benefits C. survival chances D. physical possessions

64. What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets? A. Our genetic makeup. B. Resources on the earth.

C. The adaptive ability of humans. D. By-products in space exploration.

65. Which of the statements can best sum up the passage? A. Space exploration has created many wonders.

B. Space exploration provided the best value for money.

C. Space exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth. D. Space exploration can benefit science and technology. 第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。以下是演讲会的资料：

A B Are you interested in “Dream of “Jiaguwen” is among the oldest the Red Mansion”(Hong Lou Meng)? pictographic characters in the world．How Listen to a lecture on this classical much do you know about it? Get all the novel. Modern Literature (Beijing) Time: 9:30 A.m.

answers at this free lecture. (Beijing) Time: 9:00 a.m. 8

Venue: National Museum of Chinese Venue: Dongcheng District Library

Price: free Tel: 010 – 84615522 Price: free Tel: 010 – 64013356 C D Former United Nations interpreter Qi Baishi, one of China’s greatest Professor Wang Ruojin speaks about her modern painters, was also a poet, experiences at the UN and shares her calligrapher(书法家) and seal-cutter(刻understanding of the cultural 印者). Can you appreciate his works? Then come to spend the time with us. Time: 9:00 A．m. – 11:00 A．m. Price: 10 Yuan Tel: 010 - 65023390 E F differences between East and West. (Beijing) Time: 1:30 p.m. — 4:00 p. m. Price: free Tel: 010 – 68488047 It is the year of the Dog, and you About 160 cultural relics from can see “Fu” everywhere. But how Guangdong, Macao and Hong Kong are on much do you know about dogs–man’s display to April 15th. Meanwhile experts best friend? What is “Fu” and where will talk about the important roles these does it come from? Why do people hang three cities have played in the past two “Fu” character upside down on the thousand door? Get all the answers from this exchanges. free lecture. Venue: Capital Library (Beijing) Time: 2:00 p. m. Price: free Tel: 010 - 67358114

以下是想去听演讲的人员的基本信息，请匹配适合他们的演讲内容。

66. Alice is now studying in Beijing University, and she is especially interested in Chinese writing. In her spare time she enjoys drawing, writing poems and is fond of sharing her pieces with her classmates.

67. Simon comes from Egypt. He is now studying in Beijing Art Academy. He shows great interest in Chinese ancient characters. Now he wants to know much about it.

68. Lora and Peter, visiting professors from Australia, are both crazy about Chinese traditional culture. At weekends they like to call on Chinese families to learn about Chinese festivals as well as their history.

Venue: Beijing Art Museum Time: 2:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m. Price: 20 Yuan, students 10 Yuan Tel: 010 - 83659337 years of Sino–Western Venue: National Library of China Venue: Beijing Art Academy 9

69. Edward is a senior student in Beijing Foreign Language University. He likes traveling very much and has made up his mind to work as an interpreter for some joint–venture enterprises (合资企业).

70. Steve and Mark are both studying in the Chinese Department of China’s Renmin University. They want to do some research on Chinese ancient literature. VI. 写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 补全句子: （共7小题，每空一分，满分15分）

71. My classmates and I ______ ______ ( 渴望 ) to see the movie Madagascar 2. 72. It ______ ______ （ 突然想起 ） me to visit my grandmother living in the

countryside.

73. The girl needs ______ money ______ care. （ 不是…而是 ）

74. Furthermore, punishment is ______ no ______ （ 绝不是 ）a wise choice to

help them grow up mentally and physically.

75. The agreement indicates that the two companies will ______ ______ ______

（ 合作 ）each other again.

76. He tried as much as he could to ______ ______ （ 适应 ）but could not because

his mind was at home.

77. With so much work left unfinished, it seems ______ of the ______ （ 不可

能 ）to travel with you.

第二节:读写任务(满分25)

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Education does Count（excerpt）- Bill Gates

Hundreds of students send me e-mail each year asking for advice about education. They want to know what to study, or whether it’s Ok to drop out of college since that’s what I did.

My basic advice is simple and heartfelt. “Get the best education you can. Take advantage of high school and college. Learn how to learn.

It’s true that I dropped out of college to start Microsoft, but I was at Harvard for three years before dropping out---- and I’d love to have the time to go back. As I’ve said before, nobody should drop out of college unless they believe they face the opportunity of a lifetime. And even then they should reconsider.

In my company’s early years, we had a bright part-time programmer who threatened to drop out of high school to work full-time. We told him no.

Quite a few of out people didn’t finish college, but we discourage dropping out. Having a diploma certainly helps somebody who is looking to us for a job. There’s not a perfect correlation between attitudes in high school and success in later life, of

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course. But it’s a real mistake not to take the opportunity to learn a huge range of subjects, to learn

to work with people in high school, and to get the grades that will help you get into a good college. 【写作内容】

1．以约30个词概括这段短文的内容；

2．然后以约120个词谈谈你对教育的看法，内容包括： (1) 为什么有些学生想中途放弃学业去创业； (2) 你认为读书与事业之间的关系是怎样的； (3) 你自己有何打算。 【写作要求】

1．在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但 不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2．作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。 【评分标准】

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

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