2011-2012学年度商水二高下学期高二首次月考试卷[1] 2

2011—2012学年度下学期质量检测卷
高二英语试题
（总分：150分；考试时间：120分钟）2012-03-05
第I卷（共115分）
答卷要求:将第一卷试题的答案填涂在答题卡上;第二卷为笔答部分,答案直接写在试卷上。

考试结束后交答题卡和第二卷。

一、听力(共两节，满分30分)
二、单项选择(每小题1分，共计15分)
21. The suggestion has been made ______ the basketball game ______ put off.
A. for; to
B. which; should be
C. that; be
D. to ; being
22．—How do you find this new movie?
—It's ________ interesting than expected.
A．a great deal much B．a great deal more
C．a great deal of much D．a great deal of more
23. Had you listened to the doctor, you _______ all right now.
A. are
B. would be
C. were
D. would have been
24. The country life he was accustomed to________ greatly since 1992.
A. has changed
B. change
C. changing
D. have changed
25．The famous pianist Langlang owes his great success to many people，his father ________.
A．in turn B．in peace
C．in return D．in particular
26．Why don't you bring ______ to his attention that you are too busy to go skating with him?
A．one B．it C．that D．yourself
27．The new survey shows that the number of students ______ computer games has been on the increase in recent years.
A．devoted to B．addicted to
C．connected to D．related to
28．The old man said the accident happened ________ careless driving，so a large sum of money ________ be paid by the driver.
A. was due to; was due to B．is due to; was due to
C. is due to; has due to D．due to; was due to
29. Something unexpected happened, but _______ it was a pleasant journey.
A. in detail
B. on average
C. to a degree
D. on the whole
30．—I wonder _______ he persuaded his father to give up smoking.
—He showed him pictures of lungs damaged by cigarettes.
A. it was how
B. how was it that
C. how it was
D. how it was that
31. There ______ quantities of apples in the basket and there was ______ milk in the bucket.
A. were; a number of
B. was; quantities of
C. were; a quantity of
D. was; a good many
32. ---I will not come here tomorrow.
--- _____________to me, because I don’t care.
A．It makes much difference B. It doesn’t make any difference
C. It doesn’t make no difference
D. It makes a difference
33．_______ with the size of the whole earth, the biggest ocean does not seem big at all.
A. Compare
B. When compared
C. Comparing
D. When comparing
34. There was no doubt ____ it was in the supermarket _____ I lost my wallet yesterday.
A. that, that
B. whether, whether
C. that, whether
D. whether, that
35. _____ the child to bed, she began to correct the pupil’s exercise.
A. Sending
B. Being sent
C. Having sent
D. Sent
三、完型填空（每小题1.5分，共计30分）
Sometimes I am witness to acts of selfless generosity（慷慨）. The acts are nearly ___36___ because they are done with no thought that anyone would see them other than the persons to whom they are directed.
Here is a(n) ___37___. Taya, a remarkable artist of our little artist breakfast group, is ___38___ to New Mexico. She is 75 and has decided she wants to ___39___ a new chapter in her life. So she’s ___40___ a house in tiny community in New Mexico where she knows ___41___. She is leaving Oakland ___42___ she has lived nearly 30 years and her circle of friends. This is in itself is ___43___ .
One of our group, Edythe, has ___44___ how she was fond of the beauty of coins, not for their monetary(货币的) ___45___, but just for their beauty.
This morning, as Taya was ___46___, she quietly set a small cloth ___47___ in front of Edythe and after giving hugs all ___48___, she left. Someone at the table asked, “What’s in the bag ?” Edythe ___49___ it and pulled o ut a little packet. She found six beautiful silver ___50___in it. Wow! That was a surprise. She pulled out ___51___ little packet and unwrapped it. More silver coins! This time U.S. silver dollars. These were collectible and worth___52___ more than the fac e value, Edythe didn’t open everything, but I ___53___ guessed the contents of the bag were ___54__ several hundred dollars.
Taya is not a wealthy person. ___55___, she lives in a very modest way and no doubt could use the money for her new adventure. But she simply left it behind as a gift!
36. A. impossible B. invisible C. unbelievable D.unforgettable
37. A. story B. person C. example D.explanation
38. A. leading B. adapting C. moving D. driving
39. A. start B. search C. receive D. complete
40. A. found B. sold C. sent D. bought
41. A. no one B. anyone C. someone D. everyone
42. A. there B. where C. which D. that
43. A. appealing B. interesting C. encouraging D. surprising
44. A. mentioned B. doubted C. hated D. asked
45. A. demand B. value C. amount D. increase
46. A. disappearing B. leaving C. passing D. preparing
47. A. dress B. piece C. doll D. bag
48. A. around B. above C. over D. along
49. A. observed B. believed C. wrapped D. opened
50. A. rings B. combs C. coins D. necklaces
51. A. other B. the other C. another D. others
52. A. little B. any C. many D. far
53. A. easily B. hardly C. finally D. really
54. A. included B. worth C. equal D. belonged
55. A. In the end B. As a result C. On the other hand D.On the contrary
四、阅读理解（每小题2分，共计40分）
第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A
Are you planning your first visit to a music festival? This article offers insights（洞察力）into what you might expect to find as well as some tips on how to make the most of your day.
Having experienced a large number of festivals, I feel that I’m in a good position to be able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such occasions. So let’s begin by discussing the advantages. Why are there so many people attending festivals each year?
One obvious reason is that the festivals attract a wide range of bands and stars. That means that you can often see many bands in a single weekend. Besides being great fun, this can also save you a lot of money when compared to seeing each of the stars individually. Some would say that this cost saving is hard to find these days, with the prices of festival tickets rising. Though this is true to some degree, you can still find bargains if you look for them.
You’ll also find yourself mixing with a lot of people who are interested in the same types of music as you. After all, that’s mainly why people go to festivals —to hear music.
Are there disadvantages too? There are some, b ut many of them probably won’t come as a surprise. Organizers know that they have a spellbound（被迷住的）audience, and so tend to charge higher prices for food and drink at the festival site. You might want to limit how much you consume or find cheaper things.
Also, getting a view of your favorite band may not be easy. It depends on the location of the festival and how popular it is. If you really want to see a particular act, try and get to the area where it’s playing early.
Finally, do remember that it can be extremely exciting right at the front when a band is on stage.
All in all, there are far more advantages than disadvantages. Enjoy your first visit to
a music festival!
56. What do we learn about the author from the passage?
A. He is an organizer of music festivals.
B. He holds a negative attitude toward festivals.
C. He has attended a lot of festivals.
D. He helps people choose music festivals.
57. From the fifth paragraph, we learn that _____.
A. music festivals are expensive
B. organizers want to make as much money from the audience as they can
C. it’s difficult to see one’s favorite band
D. one has to go a long way to get to a festival
58. The passage mainly tells us ______.
A. how to save money at festivals
B. that attending festivals has more advantages than disadvantages
C. why a lot of people like to attend festivals
D. that seeing a live show is a wonderful experience
B
People and the sources of air pollution are found in the same places. This means that cities with large populations have the biggest problem of dirty air. Air pollution is caused by many different things. A major source of air pollution is the gas fumes from cars. Statistics show that 93 percent of all auto trips are within cities. Another major source of dirty air is the burning of coal and oil for energy. This energy is needed to make electricity. Of course, much more electricity is used in the city than in the country.
On the average, we throw away more trash and garbage than the year before. The burning of garbage contributes to air pollution. Many major industries are also responsible for the dirty air in the around cities. The fumes from iron, steel, chemical, and petroleum(石油) production add particles to the air.
The effects of air pollution range from mild headaches to death. The levels of pollution found in heavy for traffic may cause headaches for loss of clear vision. Wherever coal and oil are used for fuel, fumes may kill trees and plants and cause metal to corrode. In some of the larger cities, these fumes endanger the live of human beings by contributing to lung diseases and causing early death.
59. The key point of the passage is that _________.
A. the causes and the effects of air pollution are both found in cities
B. the cause of air pollution is people
C. the effects of air pollution range from headaches to death
D. air pollution is caused by dirty air
60. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. to describe why cities are bad places to live
B. to tell the causes of air pollution
C. to tell why cities are bad places to live
D. to persuade people to stop polluting the air
61. Why is air pollution more serious in the city than in the country?
A. Because there larger populations in cities.
B. Because the air in the city is dirty.
C. Because there are much more gas fumes from cars and burning of coal and oil for energy in the city than in the country.
D. Because there are more cars in the city.
62. In larger cities, the fumes from coal and oil may contribute to _____
A. lung diseases
B. heart disease
C. loss of clear vision
D. serious headache
C
The society today is in a state of changing. Everywhere ways of doing things are changing and the items that we use on a daily basis are also changing. This change has also come to the clothing business. Most people are not aware that organic clothing production is now a billion-dollar industry. Many of us probably don’t even know what organic clothing is.
Organic clothing is the material that is made and grown in accordance with organic standards. This means that in the process of growing the material no harm is done to the air, water and the earth itself. These materials are not harmful to the earth’s natural ecological system and meet the standards of what i s well known today as “going green”. Another fact that most people are not aware of is that the clothing industry adds more pollution to the natural environment than most other industries.
Cotton is one material where pesticides are used a lot because the crops are always being attacked by various insects and bugs. On the contrary, organically grown cotton does not use any of these harmful pesticides and nor do they add any other chemicals to the natural cotton.
Organic clothing is catching on but you may not find it in your local department stores. However, you would be more likely to find a better variety by going online. Organic clothing may be a bit more expensive than ordinary clothing. Cotton is not the only material that is grown organically, although it is very popular. Other materials include hemp, bamboo and wool. Just as with organically grown cotton, there are no pesticides or chemicals used in the growing process of these materials. Most people say that clothing made from organic cotton has a smoother feel and is softer and gentler on the skin.
63. According to the passage , which of the following is known by most people?
A. What organic clothing is
B. Organic clothing is a money-making business.
C. What “going green” means
D. The clothing industry seriously pollutes the environment.
64. Which of the following is TRUE about organic cotton ?
A. Insects and bugs don’t attack organic cotton.
B. Neither pesticides nor chemicals are added to organic cotton.
C. Only cotton has been organically grown so far.
D. People think poorly of clothing made from organic cotton.
65. The underlined phrase “catching on ” in the fourth paragraph means ________.
A. getting started
B. becoming cheaper
C. getting improved
D. becoming popular
66. What is the best title for the passage ?
A. Changes in Organic Clothing.
B. How Organic Clothing Develops.
C. Where to Buy the Real Organic Clothes.
D. The Truth About Organic Clothing.
D
Motivation is defined as the intention of achieving a goal, leading to goal-directed behavior. It drives us towards achieving our goals, and gives us a reason to do the things that are required to reach our goals. There are two kinds of motivation: outside and self-motivation.
Outside motivation is motivation from an inspiring book, a story about courage, nature or even a child. You could be motivated after hearing a speech from an inspirational speaker or you might want to do something for the community when you heard a heartwarming story. Sometimes, it is through outside motivation that we think about our life and our achievements. Outside motivation gives you hope and reminds you that it is possible to be successful and happy.
There is no stronger motivation than self-motivation. People can tell you all kinds of inspiring stories, advice and encouragement but if we have no desire to change, it can’t motivate us. Self-motivation requires us to look within ourselves to find the reason to drive us towards our goal. We accept and acknowledge what is lacked in our life and make it our goal to change ourselves. Self-motivation requires a lot of perseverance and belief. In self-motivation, we tell ourselves what we want to do; nobody and nothing can otherwise inspire us to take action. We are in charge of our actions and emotions. Outside motivation could be the first step in helping us identify our goals. It gives us hope and sometimes provides us with the guidelines towards achieving our goals. However, as this is other people’s experience, we might get si de tracked or find it difficult to follow. Of course, we can be de-motivated (消极的)too by our own self-motivation. However, as it comes from within us and we master the process, self-motivation is a stronger and more secure way to help us achieve our goals.
67. Which of the following statements is NOT about outside motivation?
A. Other people can encourage us to reach our goals.
B. It’s easy to follow other people’s experiences to make progress.
C. Outside motivation gives us hope to achieve success.
D. A speech from a famous speaker may motivate us.
68. From the third paragraph, we learn that self-motivation _________ .
A. is more important than outside motivation.
B. comes into effect through outside motivation.
C. may make us easily doubt others’ advice.
D. requires us to find the reason to succeed from outside.
69. The author showed his opinion by the following means EXCEPT __________ .
A. giving examples
B. listing numbers
C. making comparisons
D. using definitions
70. What would be the best title for the text?
A. Motivation Helps Achieve Goals.
B. Two Ways To Achieve Goals.
C. Outside Motivation or Self-motivation: Which is stronger?
D. Outside Motivation: the Key to Success.
第二节根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项
One of the favorite foods in the United States is the hamburger, a kind of flat round
bread with fine-cut beef in between. _____71______. At fast food restaurants, people order their food, wait a few minutes to get it over the counter, and carry it to their tables themselves. ____72_____ .At some fast food restaurants , people can order their food, pay for it and pick it up without leaving their cars.
_____73_______. Most of the restaurants sell hamburgers or other popular foods among Americans, In addition, there are many fast food restaurants that serve Chinese food, Italian food, chicken, seafood and ice-cream. The idea of a fast food restaurant is so popular that nearly every kind of food can be found in one.
_____74________.First , they are not formal restaurants. People wear any type of dress when they go to a fast food place. Second, they are fast. People who are busy do not want to spend time preparing their food or waiting while someone else prepares it. ___75_______. Finally , most food in a fast food restaurant is not expensive. Therefore, people can often eat at a fast food restaurant without spending too much money, while they may not be able to go to more expensive restaurants very often.
A. There are many kinds of fast food restaurants in the United States.
B. People can have almost every kind of food in fast food restaurants.
C. Fast food restaurants are popular because they show the American way of life,
D. The favorite place to buy a hamburger is a fast food restaurant.
E. People also take their food out of the restaurant and eat it in their cars or in their homes.
F. American people go to more expensive restaurant very often
G In fast food restaurants the food is usually ready before the customer even orders it.
第二卷（作在答题卷上）
一。

短文改错（每小题1分,共计10分）(请按要求改错，否则不得分
．．．．．．．．．．．．!)
英语课上，老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。

假设以下书信为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。

文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。

错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面
．．写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面
．．写出修改后的词。

注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I like music very much, especially pop songs．Every evening then I am doing homework and at weekends when I at home, I always play some of my favorite songs on my tape recorder．The familiar patterns of notes attracts me into the colorfully world of music．Now and then I stopped to follow the songs．Sometimes, my mother comes in, asking me to fix my attention to my homework．She does not like the pop music．Like most grown-ups, she enjoys folk songs, because the peaceful music reminds her of their beautiful life when she was young．It is a truth which people of different age understand music differently and enjoy different kinds of music．
二．书面表达（满分15分）
这学期我校在高二年级开展了研究性学习，你参加了此活动，并要写一篇英语短文给学校校报投稿，介绍你们小组本次研究性学习的全过程。

主要内容包括：
1、组建小组，选择一个感兴趣的话题；
2、制定计划，搜集相关材料；
3、讨论后完成，给学校汇报。

注意：1、不能透露真实姓名和班级；
2、可以适当增加细节使行文连贯；
3、词数100词左右(开头已给出，不计入总词数)
参考词汇：研究性学习Research Learning；相关的relevant
This term the students in Senior Two carried out Research Learning in our school.。