黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市实验中学高二英语下学期期末考试

黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市实验中学2012-2013学年高二英语下学期期末考
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本试卷分第一卷（选择题）第二卷（非选择题）两部分共150分，考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：
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第一部分听力 (共两节，满分30 分 )
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7. 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三个选项中选出最佳选项，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题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. When did the man probably leave the gate?
A. At 1:00.
B. At 12:00.
C. At 12:30.
2. What does the woman suggest?
A. Going to bed early.
B. Seeing the movie.
C. Staying up till eleven.
3. Where does this conversation most probably take place?
A. In a restaurant.
B. In a library.
C. In a grocery.
4. How does the man feel about the bus service?
A. Pleased.
B. Puzzled.
C. Dissatisfied.
5. What’s the man doing?
A. Making a visit.
B. Making an appointment.
C. Making a phone call.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22. 5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟时间阅读每小题；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6 至7题。

6. How many candidates were able to go to the second interview?
A. 16.
B. 4.
C. 12.
7. How does the man seem to feel like after this job interview?
A. Hopeful.
B. Desperate.
C. Anxious.
听第7段材料，回答第8 至10题。

8. When is the best time to visit New Zealand?
A. In November.
B. In June.
C. In August.
9. Which city is well-known for its gardens?
A. Wellington.
B. Christchurch.
C. Auckland.
10. What can you do on South Island?
A. Go skiing.
B. Climb mountains.
C. Lie on the beach.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. Where are the speakers?
A. In a factory.
B. In a cinema.
C. In a shop.
12. How much are the tickets for two adults and a child under ten?
A. $ 3.75.
B. $ 3.
C. $ 2.25.
13. What gift can a child most probably get from the library this year?
A. A schoolbag.
B. A pen.
C. A book.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14. What’s relationship between the two speakers?
A. Boss and employee.
B. Schoolmates.
C.Teacher and student.
15. Why does the woman blame the man?
A. His project was not what he was supposed to write.
B. He was not supposed to finish his project by copying.
C. He didn’t hand in his project on schedule.
16. What will the man probably do next?
A. He will report the woman to Mr. Harper.
B. He will hand in his project right now.
C. He will probably write his own project.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. Where is the writer having his new job?
A. In the UK.
B. In the US.
C. In the UN.
18. How does the writer find the present job?
A. Through the newspaper.
B. Through the magazine.
C. Through the Internet.
19. Where did the writer work in the past?
A. In Britain.
B. In Spain.
C. In Brazil.
20. What is the aim of the writer to have his present job to some degree?
A. To be relaxed.
B. To have a good knowledge of computers.
C. To learn English.
第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

21.----Which of the two poems do you like better ?
----______shorter one, of course.I think it's really_____most interesting one.
A. The; a
B. A ;the
C. The ; the
D. A ; a
22. The prison sentence he received ____on the number of crimes he had committed.
A.based
B. was based
C.had been based
D. was basing
23. With some urgent business____,Mr Smith has decided to put off his journey to Paris.
A. attending to
B. to attend to
C. attended to
D. will attend to
24.----We'd better go downstairs right now for lunch.
-----____They serve food 24 hours a day .
A.Hurry up!
B. It doesn't matter.
C. No way !
D. Take your time.
25. They let us use their computer , and ____we gave them the results of our research.
A. in short
B. in turn
C. in return
D.in fact
26. Into the dark apartment ____,who was quite surprised when everyone shouted "Happy Birthday " .
A. did David walk
B.David walked
C. David did walk
D.walked David
27. ----Why are you so late ?
-----The bus was ____for an hour because a tree had fallen across the road.
A. held up
B. held on
C. held back
D. held out
28.----Don't you agree with what he said at the meeting ?
-----Yes, ____! It can't be better.
A. approximately
B. absolutely
C. probably
D. incredibly
29. As the proverb goes , "Where there is a will, there is a way." You can ___more
than you believe possible if you really set your mind on it.
A. accelerate
B. accumulate
C. accomplish
D. approve
30. ___ was known to us all that Johnson had broken his promise _____ he would
give each of us a small gift.
A. As; which
B. What; that
C. It; that
D. It; which
31. Your room is terribly dirty ; you ____get it cleaned in two hours ,or Mum will be angry.
A.can
B.might
C. shall
D. may
32.The boy the teachers considered ____was caught ____in the exam ,which surprised
us very much.
A. to be the best ; cheating
B. as the best student; to cheat
C. being the best ; cheating
D.as a good student ; to cheat
33.Mary enjoys home-made food , so she seldom ,______, eats out .
A. if never
B. if any
C.if not
D. if ever
34. ______, I would have given you his address.
A. If you asked me
B. You had asked me
C. Should you have asked me
D. Had you asked me
35.It was in Beihai Park__ they made a date for the first time __ the old couple told us their love story.
A. where；that
B.that；that
C. where；when
D. that；when
第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

One of my fondest memories as a child is going by the river and sitting idly(闲散地)on the bank. There I would__36___ the peace and quiet, watch the water rush___37__, and listen to the singing of the birds and the rustling (沙沙声)of the __38___ in the trees. I would also watch the bamboo trees___39___under pressure from the wind and watch them ___40___gracefully to their original position after the wind had___41____.
When I think about the bamboo tree’s ability to bounce back to its original position, the word "resilience" comes to mind. When used in ___42___a person , this word means the ability to readily __43__from shock, depression or any other situation that str etches the limits of a person’s __44__.
Have you ever felt like you are at your __45__point?Thankfully, you have survived the experience to live to talk about it.
During the __46__ you probably felt a mix of emotions that threatened your health. You felt emotionally drained(耗尽),___47_____ exhausted and you most likely endured(忍受) __48__ physical symptoms.
Life is a __49__ of good times and bad times, happy moments and unhappy moments. The next time you are experiencing one of those bad times or unhappy _50__ that take you close to your breaking point, bend, __51__don’t break. Try your best not to let the situation get the best of you.
A __52__ of hope will take you through the unpleasant ordeal(严峻的考验).With __53__for a better tomorrow or a better situation ,things may not be as bad as they seem to be .The unpleasant ordeal may be easier to __54__if the final result is worth having.
If life gets__55__and you are at your breaking point, show resilience.Like the bamboo tree,bend,but don't break!
36.A. seeB. hearC.enjoyD. touch
37.A. downstreamB. smoothlyC. uphillD. peacefully
38.A. fruitsB. branches C. rootsD. leaves
39.A. moveB. bendC.fallD. decline
40.A.goB.turnC. returnD. suffer
41.A. died downB. died offC. died awayD. died out
42.A. honor ofB. reward toC. reference to D. favor of
43.A. recoverB. sufferC. come D. escape
44.A.thoughtsB. mindC. bodyD.emotions
45.A.startingB. breakingC. standingD. tiring
46.A .practiceB. experimentC. victoryD. experience
47.A.possibly B. terribly C. mentally D. probably
48.A. unpleasantB. unreasonable C. exciting D. good
49.A. result B.change C. wonder D. mixture
50.A. events B. moments C. adventures D. changes
51.A. but B. however C. though D. and
52.A. little B.number C. measure D. bit
53.A.idea B.hope C.imagination D.search
54.A.deal withB.look intoC.depend onD.get stuck
55.A.acceptableB.wrongC.toughD.cozy
第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题，每题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes (菜谱) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone else's way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child's bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.
In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously hold poor role models. If, as a child,
you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.
In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.
Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies,books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration, not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it
is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.
Study your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave behind what does not serve you. Then you can say, "I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors’ tragedies and declare victory, and know that they are cheering me on. .”
56. Imitation proves useful when you _____.
A. know you are unique
B. lose the balance of life
C. begin to learn something new
D. get tired of routine practice
57. To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should _____.
A. forget daily fear and pain
B. choose the right example
C. ask others for decisions
D. stay away from stars
58. Acording to the author, the world moves on because of those who are _____.
A. desperate to insurance others with their knowledge
B. ready to turn their original ideas into reality
C. eager to discover what their ancestors did
D. willing to accept others' ideas
59. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A. To highlight the importance of creativity.
B. To criticize the characters of role models.
C. To compare imitation with creation.
D. To explain the meaning of success.
B
The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies like computers and smartphone, writing by hand has become something of nostalgic skill. However, while today's educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful-both in school and in life.
Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it's important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand.
Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks-both on a computer and by hand. The study, published in 2009, found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate. In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student's writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write. "Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active，which helps us access our vocabulary, word meaning and concepts. It is allowing our written
language to connect with ideas." Berninger said.
“Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe(转换) those words in the mind into written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen," the study said. Seeing the words in the "mind's eye" helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, says Berninger, but also to spot spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct them over time.
"In our computer age, some people believe that we don't have to teach spelling because we have spell checks," she said. "But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they won't have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer."
60. Berninger's study published in 2009 ___________.
A. focused on the difference between writing by hand and on a computer.
B. indicated that students prefer to write with a pen and paper.
C. found that good essays are made up of long sentences.
D. discussed the importance of writing speed.
61. Which of the following best shows the role of spelling?
A. Spelling improves one's memory of words.
B. Spelling ability is closely related to writing ability.
C. Spelling benefits the translation from words into ideas.
D. Spelling slows down finding exact words to express ideas.
62. What does "mind's eye" in paragraph 5 mean?
A. Window.
B. Soul
C. Picture.
D. Imagination.
63. What conclusion could be drawn from the passage?
A. Computers can help people with their choice of words.
B. Spell checks can take the place of spelling teaching.
C. Handwriting still has a place in today's classrooms.
D. Functional spelling ability develops fast in the fifth grade.
C
There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little bit of whisky（威士忌） at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle.When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873 she wrote in her diary, “I never saw a lovelier spot.” And she didn’t even go fishing.
Scotland is not easily defined. In certain moments, this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mountains changes before your very eyes.When evening gently sweeps the hillside into oranged light, the rivers ,teeming with fish,can turn into streams of gold .As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy Castle, any frustration will float away as gently as the circling water. It’s just you and purple, pink, white flowers, seeking a perfect harmony.If you are a new comer to fishing ,learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetime’s fun.For many, fishing is more than a sport;it is an art.
Scotland offers interesting places where you can rest after a long day’s
fishing .Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland,the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotland’s mountains.Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains,and reaching its 1343-metre top is a challenge. But it’s not just what goes up that matters;what comes down is unique.More t han 900 metres high, on the mountain’s north face,lies an all-important source of pure water.Its name comes from the Gaelic language “usquebaugh”or “water of life”;and it is the single most important ingredient in Scotland’s best known drink:whisky.
64.The story of Queen Victoria is to show that _____________.
A. the Queen is rich in tour experience
B. the Castle is a good place to go in Scotland
C. tasting whisky is better than going fishing
D. 1873 is a special year for the Queen
65.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed ?
A.By giving descriptions.
B. By following time order.
C. By analyzing causes.
D .By making comparisons.
66.What is Ben Nevis special for ?
A. The Inverlochy Castle Hotel
B. The beauty of its surroundings
C. The water from the mountain
D. The challenge up to its top
67.What is the main purpose of the passage ?
A .To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists.
B. To show the attractions of Scotland to readers .
C. To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland .
D. To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland
D
Do you know how it is when you see someone yawn and you start yawning too? Or how hard it is to be among people laughing and not laugh yourself? Well, apparently it's because we have mirror neurons (神经元) in our brains.
Put simply, the existence of mirror neurons suggests that every time we see someone else do something, our brains imitate it, whether or not we actually perform the same action. This explains a great deal about how we learn to smile, talk, walk, dance or play sports. But the idea goes further: mirror neurons not only appear to explain physical actions, they also tell us that there is a biological basis for the way we understand other people.
Mirror neurons can undoubtedly be found all over our brains, but especially in the areas which relate to our ability to use languages, and to understand how other people feel. Researchers have found that mirror neurons relate strongly to language.
A group of researchers discovered that if they gave people sentences to listen to
(for example: "The hand took hold of the ball"), the same mirror neurons were triggered as when the action was actually performed (in this example, actually taking hold of a ball).
Any problems with mirror neurons may well result in problems with behavior. Much research suggests that people with social and behavioral problems have mirror neurons which are not fully functioning. However, it is not yet known exactly how these discoveries might help find treatments for social disorders.
Research into mirror neurons seems to provide us with ever more information concerning how humans behave and interact . Indeed, it may turn out to be the equivalent (相等物) for neuroscience of what Einstein's theory of relativity was for physics. And the next time you feel the urge to cough in the cinema when someone else does — well, perhaps you'll understand why.
68. The underlined word "triggered" in the third paragraph probably means "________".
A. set off
B. cut off
C. built up
D. broken up
69. We can learn from the passage that mirror neurons ________.
A. relate to human behavior and interaction
B. control human physical actions and feelings
C. result in bad behavior and social disorders
D. determine our knowledge and language abilities
第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
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。

How can we all get more laughter into our lives? Here is what the experts suggest: 71 Nancy Alguire, a teacher in Clifton Park, N. Y., was once painfully shy and had a hard time laughing. Then she married a circus clown (小丑). “I became interested in the clowns,” she recalls “One day I put on a costume and paint my face. That afternoon my whole life changed. I learned to laugh and enjoy life in a way I had never done before.” 72 To this day, she still makes it a rule to be with people who enjoy life and laughing.
73 It doesn’t take you too much time and can be easy. Collect favorite cartoons and jokes. Also, keep a paper for writing down humor you find in everyday life. “Good ideas come a nd go fast, you have to catch them quickly or they are gone,” says Virginia Tooper.
Laugh when you need it most. “ 74 ” says comedian Bill Cosby. “And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it,” he insists.
Gray Alan, a sociology professor at the University of Minnesota, claims that laughter is a skill we can all gain – because it comes naturally. 75 Just remember: we are just here for a period, so get a few laughs.
A．Mix with people who laugh.
B．You can soften the worst blows through humor.
C．Practise the art of laughing.
D．But it’s also something that has to be developed.
E．He who laughs last laughs best.
F．People’s joy can affect those around them.
G．Keep a laughter file
第II 卷（非选择题，共35分）
注意事项：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节短文改错(共10小题; 每小题1, 满分10分)
文中有10处语言错误, 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:在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）, 并在其下写出该加的词。

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。

My summer travel started terribly. I was at the Shanghai Railway Station buy a ticket to Hangzhou. I was going to visit a friend here and after that I would go to Xiamen for long holiday.I bought my ticket but turned around to pick up my bag from the floor and then I realized that someone had stolen it. Luckily I had all my Money on my pocket, but the only clothes I had was those I had on. It felt very strange to travel without any luggages. When I finally arrived at my friend he lent to me lots of clothes. I feel very happy that I could change my clothes at last.
第二节书面表达（25分）
假如你是李华，是某中学学生。

最近你校在为一批来自英国的学生征寻住宿家庭，你有
注意:
1. 文章必须包括所有要点.
2. 词数: 120左右，信的开头与结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数.
Dear sir,
I'm writing to request a valuable chance to be one of the host families of the British students.
Yours sincerely ,
Lihua
高二下学期期末英语考试答案。