山西省忻州市2011-2012学年高二英语上学期期末联考试题B

山西省忻州市2011-2012学年高二上学期期末联考英语〔B〕试题
本试卷分第1卷和第2卷两局部，共11页。

第1卷为选择题, 共115分；第2卷为非选择题，共35分。

全卷共150分，考试时间为120分钟。

须知事项:
1．答题前，考生务必用0.55mm黑色中性笔将学校名称、姓名、某某号、班级填写在试题和答题卡上。

2．请把答案做在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡，不交试题，答案写在试题上无效。

第Ⅰ卷〔选择题，共115分〕
第一局部：听力 (共两节,总分为20分)
第一节：〔共5小题，每一小题1分，总分为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 三个选项中选出最优选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What is the woman probably doing?
A. She is listening to the radio.
B. She is reading books.
C. She is watching TV.
2.When will the two speakers probably discuss the plan?
A. Over dinner.
B. After dinner.
C. Before dinner.
3. What does the man plan to watch first?
A. A soccer game.
B. An earthquake report.
C. A movie.
4. Where does the woman probably come from?
A. America.
B. China.
C. Canada.
5. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Husband and wife.
B. Doctor and patient.
C. Teacher and student.
第二节：〔共15小题，每一小题1分，总分为15分〕
听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最优选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每一小题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。

听第六段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a school.
B. In a store.
C. In a hospital.
7. What does the woman think of the food there?
A. Terrible.
B. Healthy.
C. Delicious.
听第七段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What sport does the woman like?
A. Basketball.
B. Badminton.
C. Tennis.
9. What musical instrument does the man play?
A. Guitar.
B. Violin.
C. Piano.
听第八段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The man is a director.
B. The two speakers are workmates.
C. The man is interviewing the woman.
11. What does the woman do well in?
A. Dancing and singing.
B. Typing and shorthand.
C. Writing and playing the piano.
12. Where does the woman want to go?
A. To the Grand Shopping Mall.
B. To the Grand Theater.
C. To the Grand Hotel.
听第九段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. Why does the woman like watching diving matches?
A. Because the matches are interesting.
B. Because her parents like watching them.
C. Because she likes Guo Jingjing.
14. How many students are on the diving team in the woman’s class?
A. About 10.
B. About 8.
C. About 2 .
15. Who was in Shanghai about two years ago？
A. The woman’s parents.
B. The woman’s sister.
C. The woman’s aunt.
16. What do we know about the woman?
A. She watched a diving match on TV yesterday.
B. She began to like diving about two years ago.
C. She is a student in a sports university.
听第十段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. Why are many roads closed in the north?
A. Because of heavy rains.
B. Because of strong winds.
C. Because of thick snow.
18. Where have fifty houses been flooded?
A. In the south.
B. In the north.
C. In the east.
19. What happened in the west?
A. Four people died.
B. Many boats were missing.
C. Two villages were under water.
20. What can we learn from the text?
A. There are no storms tomorrow.
B. A car was blown over last night.
C. Things are better in the east.
第二局部：英语知识运用(共两节，总分为45分)
第一节: 单项填空(共15小题；每一小题1分，总分为15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最优选项。

21. —Shall we go out for a walk or go to the movie?
—______. They are both good ideas.
A. It makes no difference to me
B. That’s all right
C. Yes, I like them very much
D. I’d prefer the former
22. Smoking is not in the reading room.
A. agreed
B. promised
C. permitted
D. admitted
23. The town has changed so much that you wouldn’t _______it.
A. know
B. recognize
C. believe
D. realize
24. Many factors American pronunciation since the first settlers arrived four
hundred years ago.
A. have influenced
B. had influenced
C. influenced
D. has influenced
25. — Why do you watch me ?
— Oh, you closely your sister.
A. curiously, resemble
B. curious, resembled
C. curiously, resembled
D. curious, resemble
26.The magazine, which ______ once a week, is popular among teenagers.
A.leaves out
B.goes out
C.puts outD es out
27. The head office of the bank is in Beijing, but it has _____all over the country.
A. companies
B. branches
C. organizations
D. businesses
28. time passed, however, the carnival period was extended.
A. As
B. When
C. While
D. Since
29. Mr. Green was so _____ about tomorrow's job interview that he couldn't sleep,
walking up and down in the room.
A.crazy
B.particular
C.nervous
D.curious
30. ______ something in the cloakroom, I went inside to get it.
A. Having left
B. Leaving
C. To have left
D. Left
31. It won’t be long ______ you regret what you’ve done.
A. after
B. before
C. since
D. then
32.It was not until the scientist diedwe appreciated the true significance of his
discoveries.
A.after
B.before
C.when
D.that
33. There must be no life on the Mars for ________of air there.
A. lack
B. lacking
C. short
D.empty
34. Christmas is a holiday usually celebrated on December 25th _______ the birth of
Jesus Christ.
A. in charge of
B. in terms of
C. in favor of
D. in honor of
35. Although , the poachers had an advantage-there were more of them.
A. being surprised
B. surprised
C. surprising
D. being surprising
第二节：完形填空〔共20小题；每一小题1.5分，总分为30分〕
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36～55各题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选
出最优选项。

“I couldn’t survive without music,〞says fifteen-year-old Steve. In the morning, Steve wakes up to his favorite 36 station. He listens to rock on the radio while he eats 37. He puts on his personal stereo〔立体声唱机〕before he leaves the house and listens to cassettes on the bus to 38.
“Last week I put my headphones on in the maths 39.〞admits Steve. “The teacher was really 40 . She took my headphones away and I couldn’t use them for a week. It was 41 .〞 At home Steve does his homework to music—loud music.
“My mother 42 shouts ‘Turn it down!’ 〞says Steve. “She can’t43 how I can work 44 music on, but music 45 me to concentrate.〞 Steve would like to make music himself. “I’m learning to play the guitar. 46 , it doesn’t’ sound too good at the 47 . But I’m going to keep practicing!〞
For 48 like Steve, music is a very important part of 49 . Music is social; it brings people together at discos, parties and concerts. Fast, 50 music is full of energy; it helps people to 51 their problems and have 52 . Music talks about love, freedom and imagination. There are always new songs and new styles.
53 Steve’s mother agrees that music brings some problems. “Steve is a sensible boy,〞she says, “I don’t think he would ever take drugs hearing rock. But I 54 worry about his hearing with all that loud music. And it55 me crazy!〞
36. A. railway B. busC. televisionD. radio
37. A. breakfast B. lunchC. supperD. dinner
38. A. workB. officeC. schoolD. party
39. A. workshop B. classC. dormitoryD. schoolroom
40. A. excitedB. worriedC. angryD. tired
41. A. terribleB. hopelessC. poorD. surprising
42. A. sometimes B. seldomC. frequentlyD. always
43. A. expectB. bearC. understandD. believe
44. A. whileB. atC. forD. with
45. A. helpsB. leadsC. causesD. forces
46. A. UnluckilyB. ActuallyC. DisappointinglyD. Necessarily
47. A. firstB. last C. momentD. period
48. A. boysB. girlsC. friendsD. teenagers
49. A. studyB. lifeC. familyD. school
50. A. soundB. noisyC. lightD. loud
51. A. forgetB. settleC. removeD. leave
52. A. smilesB. futureC. funD. sense
53. A. AndB. HoweverC. MeanwhileD. But
54. A. canB. doC. willD. should
55. A. causesB. resultsC. drivesD. leaves
第三局部：阅读理解〔共两节，共20小题；每一小题2.5分，总分为50分〕
第一节：阅读如下短文，从每题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出最优选项。

A
Modern zoos are different from those built fifty years ago. At that time zoos were places where people could go to see animals from many parts of the world. The
animals lived in cages with iron bars. Although the zoo keepers took good care of them, many of the animals did not feel comfortable, and they often fell ill.
In modern zoos, people can see animals in more natural conditions. The animals are given more freedom in larger places so that they can live as they would in nature. Even the appearance of zoos has changed. Trees and grass grow in cages, and water flows through the places the animals live in. There are few bars; instead, there is often a deep ditch, filled with water, which surrounds a space where several sorts of animals live together as they would naturally. In an American zoo, the visitor can walk through a huge special cage that is filled with trees, some small animals and many birds, and large enough for the birds to live naturally. In a zoo in New York, with the use of special night light, people can observe certain animals that are active only at night, when most zoos are closed. Some zoos have special places for visitors to watch animals that live in the desert or under water.
Modern zoos not only show animals to visitors, but also keep and save rare animals. For this reason, fifty years from now, the grandchildren of today’s visitors will be able to enjoy watching these animals.
56. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?
A. American Zoos.
B. Wild Animals.
C. Protecting Animals.
D. Modern Zoos.
57. In modern zoos, _______.
A. animals have more freedom
B. animals are no longer taken good care of
C. different kinds of animals are kept separately
D. visitors can walk wherever they like
58. The biggest difference between modern zoos and zoos in the past is_______.
A. modern zoos are larger
B. modern zoos have more animals
C. modern zoos provide natural living conditions for animals
D. modern zoos do not have keepers
59. We can infer from the passage that_______.
A. a zoo in Now York is only open at night.
B. Americans spent more money in building zoos 50 years ago
C. zoos fifty years later will be different from what they are today
D. modern zoos play an important part in protecting rare animals
B
I was standing in the post office, addressing an envelope when I saw a woman approach the postal clerk. “I found this lying on the floor by my box,〞 she said, “and I would like to hand it in.〞
The postal clerk laughed and said, “I have never had anyone hand in money before, but I will put it in an envelope. Please write your name and telephone number on the front. If no one claims (认领) the money, we will call you.〞
The lady explained, “I have lost money before and it was never turned in. I remember how I felt. I don’t want to make someone else feel that way.〞 Then she left the post office. At almost the same time a very young man rushed in. He approached
the postal clerk and asked, “Has anyone turned in any money recently?〞He told the clerk the amount, and the clerk laughed again. “As a matter of fact, yes!〞 she responded. “It was turned in just a couple of minutes ago.〞The look of relief (宽慰) on the young man’s face is a memory I will have for a long time. He said he thought the money was safe in his coat pocket when he walked in to check his mailbox. Only when he arrived home did he realize that it was no longer there.
I finally finished preparing the package to be mailed, but I was the one who had
a very special surprise in the post office.
60. The underlined word “this〞 in the first paragraph refers to _______
A. an envelope
B. a package
C. the money
D. the mailbox
61. According to Paragraph 3, the lady also had the experience of ______.
A. losing money
B. handing in money
C. finding the loser
D. working in the post office
62. Why did the author go to the post office?
A. To mail a letter.
B. To mail a package.
C. To sort out the mail.
D. To get the mail and deliver it.
63. What can we learn from the story?
A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
B. Without money you can do nothing.
C. Few people like to help others nowadays.
D. Strangers’ kindness also makes a difference.
C
Nearly everyone is shy in some ways. If shyness is making you uncomfortable, it may be time for a few lessons in self-confidence. You can build your confidence by following some suggestions from doctors and psychologists.
Make a decision not to hold back in conversations. What you have to say is just as important as what other people say. And don’t turn down party invitations just because of your shyness.
Prepare yourself for being with others in groups. Make a list of the good qualities you have. Then make a list of ideas, experiences, and skills you would like to share with other people. Think about what you would like to say in advance. Then say it.
If you start feeling self-conscious in a group, take a deep breath and focus your attention on other people. Remember, you are not alone. Other people are concerned about the impression they are making, too.
No one ever gets over being shy completely, but most people do learn to live with their shyness. Even entertainers admit that they often feel shy. They work at fighting their shy feelings so that they can face the cameras and the public. Just making the effort to control shyness can have many rewards. But perhaps the best reason to fight shyness is to give other people a chance to know more about you.
64. Where would this article probably appear?
A. In a popular magazine
B. On the front page of a newspaper
C. In a science textbook
D. In a dictionary
65. The main purpose of the article is to ______.
A. explain how shyness develops
B. tell people ways of dealing with shyness
C. persuade readers that shyness is natural
D. prove that shyness can be overcome
66. According to the author, the key to fighting shyness is ______.
A. speaking up at parties
B. talking as much as possible with others
C. making a list of good qualities
D. developing self-confidence
D
Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, back in the eleventh century B.C. To use it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against rain. It was first used as a shade against the sun.
We know it was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use; it became a symbol of honor and authority. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by royal people or by those in high office.
In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrellas as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.
During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late 16th century. And again it became a symbol of power and authority. By 1680, the umbrella appeared in France, and later on in England.
By the eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe. Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn’t until the twentieth century that women’s umbrellas began to be made in a variety of colors.
67. Which of the following statements is not true about the umbrella?
A. No one exactly knows who was the inventor of the umbrella.
B.The umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun.
C.The umbrella changed much in style in the eighteenth century.
D.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella.
68. The underlined word “authority〞 means ______.
A. being popular
B. being useful
C. being powerful
D. being enjoyable
69. In Europe, the umbrella was first used against the rain ______.
A. in Rome
B. by the eighteen century
C. in Greece
D. during the Middle Ages
70. This passage talks mainly about ______.
A. when and how the umbrella was invented
B.why the umbrella was so popular in Europe
C.the development of the umbrella
D.the history and use of the umbrella
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优选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

E
“Thanks〞 to the seasonal change, half of my class went down with colds and flu. You can hear coughs and sneezes everywhere, and the number of suffering students keeps climbing.
A close friend of mine, however, survived the fierce battle, despite the fact that he was surrounded by “victims〞 all day long. I am not surprised, because we’ve been friends for ages, and he seldom gets sick. The following is his advice.
71. ______.
A long-distance run in the morning is a good choice. It not only makes you energized for the rest of the day, but also helps to develop good health for the rest of your life.
72. ______.
Eat a variety of food every day, because different foods contain different nutrition: rice provides sugar, meat contains energy and fat, vegetables are rich in vitamins and cellulose, etc. Fruit and yogurt are also highly recommended, because the former is known for its Vitamin C, and the latter, calcium, which plays a vital role in the growth of our bodies.
73. ______.
Water is one of the most important components of our bodies, and is essential for our metabolism. We often run out of water without notice, so we should drink water even if we are not thirsty. Besides, when we get sick, we should drink more, because when our bodies fight against viruses, it causes us to lose water.
74. ______.
Many diseases like the flu are very likely to spread among people, so we should keep away from those who are sick. During class breaks, go out and get some fresh air to keep away from the viruses, and open windows to get better air circulation.
75. ______.
A person in low spirits is more likely to get sick. A happy mood not only helps people defend against viruses, but also is a best cure for most illnesses.
Follow the above rules, and you’ll become as strong as a bull! Remember: diseases and viruses are not that frightening as long as you are well prepared.
A.Keep optimistic and active
B.Get plenty of exercise
C.Stay prepared
D.Have a balanced diet
E.Keep away from sick people
F.Keep drinking water
G.Fruit and yogurt make you fit
第Ⅱ卷〔非选择题，共35分〕
第四局部：〔共35分〕
第一节短文改错〔共10小题；每一小题1分，总分为10分〕
请修改下面的短文。

短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

错误涉与一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉，
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

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.每处错误与其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者〔从第11处起〕不记分。

My heart was beating fast when I start to make the speech. I had prepared very good but it was the first time for me to speak to so many student in public, so I was very nervous when I began to speak. Luckily, the whole room was so quietly that I could easily make myself hear. After a while I became confident than before. Everyone listened carefully. I could see from our eyes that I was doing a bad job. As soon as I finished speak, the students applauded. How an unforgettable experience!
第二节．书面表达〔总分为25分〕
假定你是李华，你的朋友李明写信告诉你他因不善于交友而苦恼。

请根据以下提示给他回信，提出建议。

提示：
1．友善、乐于助人； 2．多与他人交流； 3．多参加活动；……
注意:
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当发挥，以使短文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：communicate (v.) 交流； activity (n.) 活动
Dear Li Ming,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re feeling worried for failing to make friends. Some
tips below may be helpful to you.
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
忻州市2011-2012学年第一学期高中联考
高二英语〔B类〕答案与评分标准
第一局部：听力〔共20题，总分为20〕
第二局部：
英语知识运用(共两节，总分为45分)
第一节: 单项填空(共15小题；每一小题1分，总分为15分)
第二节：完形填空〔共20小题；每一小题1.5分，总分为30分〕
第三局部：阅读理解〔共20小题；每一小题2.5分，总分为50分〕
第四局部：写作〔共两节〕
第一节：短文改错〔每一小题1分，共10分)
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experience!
第二节．书面表达〔总分为25分〕。