杭州二中2012-2013学年高一下学期期中英语试题

杭州二中2012学年第二学期高一年级期中考试英语试卷2013 \ 04第I卷（三部分，共70分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分15分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1分，满分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小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How did the woman get home?A. By air.B. By train.C. By bus.2. What did Kate do?A. She sang a song.B. She took a nap in her room.C. She listened to some music.3. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In an office.B. At the man‟sC. At the woman‟s.4. What does the woman enjoy doing now?A. Playing the piano.B. Singing.C. Playing tennis5. What did Bob do yesterday？A. He went out with his family.B. He attended a birthday party.C. He went for a barbecue with his friend.第二节(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分) ks5u听下面4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三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。

听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. What is the package‟s weight?A. 1.25 kilograms.B. 1.35 kilograms.C. 12.5 kilograms.7. What will the man do next?A. Make the payment.B. Fill in a form.C. Leave the post office.听第7段材料，回答8至10题。

8. Who is the man probably?A. The employer.B. A visitor.C. The woman‟s husband.9. What does the man next to the girl do?A. An engineer.B. An accountant.C. A businessman.10. What do we know about the office?A. It‟s very comfortable.B. It‟s next to a coffe e bar.C. It is very small.听第8段材料，回答11至12题。

11. Why does the woman admire O·Henry?A. He began writing in hard conditions.B. His stories have unexpected ending.C. His language is full of humor.12. When did Jack London leave the school?A. In 1916B. In 1890C. In 1896听第9段材料，回答13至15题。

13. Who does Tom live with?A. His parents.B. His aunt.C. His uncle.14. Where does Tom get lost?A. In a cave.B. On an island.C. In the mountain.15. What is Injun Joe like?A. He is handsome.B. He is Tom‟s best friend.C. He is a bad man.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分25）第一节:单项填空(共20小题;每小题0.5分,满分10分)16.Smiling is ________universal language and it is one of ________ ways to express friendship.A.the; /B. a; /C. an; theD. a; the17.----Hey, you haven‟t been acting like yourself. Everything OK?----________ .A.Sure, it isB. I‟m fine, thanksC. That‟s goodD. That‟s right18.As the global economy doesn‟t have a good time, graduates nowadays have to fight for jobsin a ________ competitive market.A.logicallyB. fiercelyC. magicallyD. confidently19.Over the years WWF _______ many prizes for its efforts to protect the endangered wildlife.A.wonB. is winningC. has wonD. wins20.Freddy taught me how to sing well, _______ I will always be grateful for.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. one21.Since I was just back from a long journey a few hours ago, I think I‟d prefer something less_______ for the moment.A.powerfulB. energeticC. attractiveD. painful22.Paul Won g‟s performance on the TV show---I‟m a Singer, _______ the newspaper put it, wasa “brave try”, representing the spirit of rock‟n‟roll ---to try something different, and be readyto accept failure.A.asB. sinceC. forD. like23.Today, traditional Chinese snack, spring rolls enjoy worldwide _______. They even served asthe starter for the Hollywood stars at this year‟s Academy Awards.A.protectionB. celebrationC. similarityD. popularity24.Ang Lee‟s new film Life of Pi was _______ four Oscars in Feb ruary this year, and it is hissecond Best Director Oscar, after winning with “Brokeback Mountain” in 2006.A.gainedB. consultedC. awardedD. selected25.Experts say that alcohol (酒精) is reliable and effective when _______ to kill germs from theback and side of your phone.A. usingB. being usedC. is usedD. used26.The college entrance examination has so far proven itself as the most effective way to_______ the excellent from the average.A.put outB. give outC. pick outD. break out27.On April Fools‟ Day, people in Western countries play tricks on each other. However, there isone rule for the jokes: they ________ be fun and _______ hurt anyone‟s feelings.A.should; ought n‟tB. can; cannotC. must; shouldn‟tD. need; mustn‟t28.Beijing has been suffering from choking (呛人的) smog now and then recently. People nownotice the PM2.5 readings and _______ winds more than ever before.A.stick toB. long forC. stand forD. consist of29.Supported by rich statistics (数据) and scientific analysis, the report advises that strict rules_______ soon to fight the air pollution.A.be madeB. will be madeC. shall be madeD. must be made30.In a trial, a judge only cares about ________ the eyewitness has given true information,which must be facts rather than opinions.A.IfB. whetherC. thatD. what31.Tim stayed up very late last night, _______ for the coming job interview, with a burningdesire to enter his dream company.A.preparedB. to prepareC. preparingD. was preparing32.What makes a truly great invention? Perhaps the greatest invention is _______ that not onlyhas an effect on almost everyone but also allows people to get more information and to advance civilization.A.the oneB. oneC. anyD. all33.Charles at last charged ________ me with his head down and both fists(拳头) flying after myquestioning his ability to do the job for a third time.A.forB. againstC. atD. with34.----Thank you for your coffee.----You are so kind to say so, but you _______ it at all.A.didn‟t drinkB. aren‟t drinkingC. don‟t drinkD. hadn‟t drunk35.The moment Hans finished his driving test perfectly, he got out of the car_______ , for thiswas the third time he had taken the test.A.in a hurryB. in reliefC. in peaceD. in shock第二节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）I do a lot of management training each year for my company, a national chain of convenience stores. Among the topics we deal with in our seminars(研讨会) is how to __36__ quality employees. This is a real challenge for managers, __37__ the low pay in the service industry. During these discussions, I ask managers: “What caused you to stay long enough to become a manager?” A new manager named Susan answered the question: “It was a $19 baseball __38__.”Susan told the group that she had originally taken her job as an interim(临时的)position __39__she looked for something better. On her second or third day behind the counter, she __40__ a phone call from her 9-year-old son, Jesse. He needed a baseball glove for Little League. She explained that as a single mother, money was very __41__, and her first check had to be used to pay bills.When she arrived at work the next morning, the store manager asked her to a small room in back of the store that __42__as an office. Susan wondered if she had done something wrong. She was __43__ and con fused. __44__, the manager handed her a box. “I overheard you talking to your son yesterday,” she said. “And I know it‟s __45__to explain things to kids. This is a baseball glove for Jesse. He needs to understand how important he is, __46__you have to pay your bills. You know we __47__ pay good people like you as much as we would like to, but we do __48__, and I want you to know that you are __49__ to us. ”The thoughtfulness and __50__of this store manager shows that people remember how much employers care more than how much they pay. That was an important lesson, for only the cost of a baseball glove.36. A. award B. employ C. keep D. inspect37. A. advertising B. considering C. doubting D. exploring38. A. cap B. ticket C. glove D. uniform39. A. while B. since C. for D. so40. A. accepted B. solved C. refused D. received41. A. rare B. tight C. important D. valuable42. A. served B. decorated C. designed D. performed43. A. scared B. disappointed C. concerned D. annoyed44. A. Therefore B. However C. Thus D. Otherwise45. A. easy B. disturbing C. sensitive D. hard46. A. for fear B. as though C. even though D. in case47. A. won‟t B. can‟t C. shan‟t D. mustn‟t48. A. care B. value C. earn D. notice49. A. honest B. important C. beneficial D. expensive50. A. idea B. help C. carefulness D. love第三部分阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30）AThe common cold is the world‟s most widespread illness, which is probably why there are more myths(神话，想象) about it than any of the other illnesses.The most widespread mistake of all is that colds are caused by cold．They are not．They are caused by viruses passing on from person to person．You catch a cold by coming into contact, directly or indirectly, with someone who already has one．If cold causes colds, it would be reasonable to expect the Eskimos to suffer from them forever．But they do not．And in isolated Arctic regions explorers have reported being free from colds until coming into contact again with infected(感染的) people from the outside world by way of packages and mail dropped from airplanes．At the Common Cold Research Unit in England, volunteers took part in Experiments in which they gave themselves to the discomforts of being cold and wet for long stretches of time．After taking hot baths, they put on bathing suits, allowed themselves to be doused(浸入) with cold water, and then stood about dripping（滴干）wet in drafty（通风的）rooms．Somewore wet socks all day while others exercised in the rain until close to exhaustion．Not one of the volunteers came down with a cold unless a cold virus was actually dropped in his nose．If cold and wet have nothing to do with catching colds, why are they more frequent in the winter? In spite of the most painstaking research, no one has yet found the answer．One explanation offered by scientists is that people tend to stay together indoors more in cold weather than at other times, and this makes it easier for cold viruses to be passed on．No one has yet found a cure for the cold．There are drugs and pain suppressors such as aspirin, but all they do is to relieve the symptoms．51. The fact that the Eskimos don‟t suffer colds shows that.A. colds are really full of mythsB. viruses are the factors causing coldsC. colds are more severe than other illnessesD. the idea that cold leads to colds doesn‟t stand up52. The experiments mentioned in Paragraph 3 made it clear that .A. being doused with cold water did harm to one‟s bodyB. taking hot baths made the volunteers easy to be tiredC. it was viruses not wet and cold that made people have coldsD. people who would like to exercise in the rain got colds more easily53. According to the passage, colds are commonly seen in winter because .A. there is great difference between indoor and outdoor temperatureB. viruses ca n go into people‟s warm bodies more easily in winterC. staying together indoors makes it easier for viruses to pass onD. people are usually weak because of the extreme cold in winter54. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. The myths about colds.B. The continued spread of colds.C. The experiments on colds.D. The reason and the way people catch colds.BThere have been a number of occasions through the years that I had to sit at the feet of a theologian (神学家).Some of those times, I came away wondering what on earth the man was talking about. That was not the case when I heard Dr. Randy Harris. He suggested that a lot of our day-to-day problems in the world be solved by simply keeping our promises. Too many people do not take such matters seriously. Are you serious in keeping your promises?Some of my most anxious moments in over a half-century of ministry have come as a result of carelessness in failing to keep my word. Preachers (传道士) can say a lot of requests on any given Sunday. I have been asked to make hospital visits, write letters of recommendation(推荐), put people‟s names on the prayer list, read books, make telephone calls, remember birthdays and anniversaries, come to special events, and put announcements in the church bulletin (公告).There was a time when I would foolishly agree to fulfill each request. I had the best of intentions, but I could not remember all I had agreed to do, much less find a way to do them all! Did I think I was “Super-Preacher”? The sad look of disappointed faces taught me that I was not. I hurt people, and they deserved better.The Hebrew word of covenant (契约) means primarily “a cutting”. It refers to the custom of cutting an animal in half and having the parties making promises pass between the two halves. They were saying to each other, “If I don‟t keep my word, may I be as this animal--be cut in two.”If butchering (屠宰) were the result of breaking our word today, how many of us would be headed for the death? I think that, although we are not cut like animals for our failures to keep promises, there are serious results connected with our carelessness. It ruins our character and our reputation.What can we do? It is simple. Stop making promises we cannot keep. Reduce promise lists, and be sure to carry out the commitments that remain on it. If after giving our word, we are unable to keep the appointment or whatever, inform and apologize as soon as possible.Last weekend, I stood with a dressed-up couple at a wedding in another county. They made some serious promises to each other in a covenant of marriage. They made vows to be faithful to each other for as long as they live. I pray God that they will keep those vows and be an example for others to follow.55. From the second paragraph we can learn that the author________.A. lives a life of religious serviceB. dislikes making any promiseC. is a famous and busy theologianD. likes to recommend jobs for others56. The author mentioned the custom of cutting an animal in half mainly to ________ .A. show butchering is cruelB. explain the meaning of covenantC. express his disappointment with old customsD. show breaking one‟s promises is terrible57. The author was a bit ________ about the new couple‟s vows.A. upsetB. concernedC. sadD. uneasyCThere's no need to say it, but there are really more than a few benefits to educational tours. From the word itself, an educational tour is something done to gain knowledge while traveling and touring to some place. It creates opportunities for people to think out of the box and see things and places that aren't usually seen in their normal environment.Educational trips aren't always those that cover far distances. As already said, it is done to gain knowledge and you wouldn't need to go very far to have it. Sometimes, an educational trip could be in your hometown.Historic places and museums are always on top of the lists of the places to go in an educational tour. Educational tours like these would make you know your country better. Your country's history is rich and it is the reason why you came to be. But remember that the history of other states, counties and countries are as important as your own.When you go on a trip to another country, it is advised that you learn their culture first. Different cultures have different understanding and perspective of different acts, and it could be dangerous or offending if you cannot understand a culture.When you go on an educational tour, it is likely that you would have the opportunity to socialize with other people. Students are encouraged to talk to locals and natives and learn from them, because it is with understanding that students gain knowledge. When students talk with local people, they are gaining insights to their life and their culture. It is said that when in Rome, act and think as the Romans do, and this is a valuable skill that not all people could do.There are millions of people who want to travel, and an educational tour is the perfect time to do so. Traveling opens new doors and opportunities; it always makes you want to learn more. Cultures are many and widely different, and it is a very valuable talent to understand the people of different cultures.Traveling with groups of other students is safer than traveling alone, and bulk travels like those could also be helpful on the budget. Group of friends could stay at one place and get discounts on the place that you wouldn't get if you are traveling alone. Traveling is fun and more budget-friendly when with other people on an educational tour.Travel abroad for a month. Try and see if you wouldn't miss your own country. Traveling would let you see your own country in a different way. The benefits of an educational tour are all important, but this one creates patriotism in a person.A school isn't a place where they teach you to find the answers; it is a place where one teaches you to find the questions and learn the answers for yourself. Educational tours are valuable this way. They teach you that you are not the only one seeking for questions and that there are other people who are willing to help you on your way too.58. What is educational tours according to the passage?A. Something done to gain knowledge while traveling.B. Something done to know more about one's own country while traveling.C. Something done to know more about a foreign country while traveling.D. Something done to seek for more friends while traveling.59. What are on the top lists of the places to go to in an educational tour?A. schools and churchesB. government buildingsC. places of amusementD. Historical places and museums60. Which statement is correct according to the passage?A. Educational trips always cover long distances.B. When on educational trips, you seldom have the chance to talk with other people.C. Educational trips are always too short to learn knowledge.D. Learning the culture first is a must before you go on educational trips61. If you want to go on a cheap and safe educational trip, you'd better_____.A. learn the culture firstB. avoid the top spotsC. book one in advanceD. go with groups of other studentsDAmy returned to her small apartment at midnight, exhausted. Her worst fears raced through her mind. Would the court tell her she couldn‟t care for her family anymore? Would the kids go through the bitterness once more of being split up and sent away? She was so young, almost a child herself, and yet Amy knew everything depended on her. At that moment, she wondered if she would ever find the strength to see it through.From earliest childhood, Amy took care of her younger brothers. Jan, their mother, only added to the family disorder and confusion because of her drug addict. Sometimes they lived in apartments, sometimes in shelters.One afternoon Amy was called to the high school, where a social worker was waiting for her. “We‟re going to have to put you guys in foster（收养) care.” the social worker said. “No! Don‟t split us up!” the girl cried out. “Can‟t you just leave it the way it is?” The social worker shook his head. Amy‟s voice then rose like the howl of a lioness protecting her babies: “Why can‟t I take them? I ta ke care of them all the time anyway.” The social worker hesitated, and then said, “Maybe. Once you‟re 18, you could apply to become their relative caretaker. Then you‟d be their foster mother until we find a home where all of you can be together.” “I‟ll do it,” Amy said.One month later, Amy was named guardian（监护人）of her brothers for a six-month trial period. It was a remarkable victory for an 18-year-old girl. Her brothers didn‟t make her task any easier in the months ahead. However，Amy‟s efforts were rewarded when the court allowed her to continue as guardian. Amy‟s relief at remaining the kids‟ guardian was at risk of being taken away by the pressure she always felt to measure up. Social workers still looked regularly over her shoulder and asked the boys shameful questions: “Does she feed you? Does she ever try to harm you?” Then one day a visiting social worker came over. “We‟d like to get the boys adopted into homes,” she said. Sensing that the family was about to be split apart yet again, Amy replied, “Fine, then. Call it adoption if you want, but they‟re not going anywhere.” To her surprise, the social worker took her remark seriously. She explained that if Amy were to adopt the boys, they would become like any other family.That night at dinner Amy told the boys about the idea. “Cool!” Joey said. He threw a piece of corn at Adam. His brother flicked it back, and pretty soon corn was flying. Amy rolled her eyes. They didn‟t have far to go to be like any other family. As the proceedings（程序）ended, Amy thanked everyone. “No,” the judge responded, “Thank you. You saved three kids. Not many family members would do what you‟re doing, especially for this many children. I‟m very proud ofyou.”On a lazy spring day, in a modest suburban neighborhood, Amy stood in front of a neatly kept one-story house. She watched her brothers playing basketball, and heard the playful bark of their dog, Tahoe. The young lady had made good on her promise: they had rented a home, a real home, and the boys had gotten their dog. Amy continues to raise her family alone, but has begun taking courses in business management at a nearby community college. Eventually, she hopes to becomea child psychologist.62. Which of the following best describes Amy?A. Crazy and tough.B. Firm and stubborn.C. Enthusiastic and generous.D. Abnormal and aggressive.63. From Paragraph 3, we can learn that __________.A. The social worker gave in to Amy.B. The social worker tried to adopt Amy‟s brothers.C. Amy tried to apply for the guardian of the brothers.D. Amy had no idea how to face her family being split up.64. By saying “They didn‟t have far to go to be like any other family”, the writer means________.A. they will live in the same area as other families.B. they made a deep impression on the neighborhood.C. Amy is able to take good care of the family.D. Amy and her brothers would be already just like a family.65. The best title for this text would be___________.A. Standing On Two FeetB. Growing Up AloneC. A Lifelong FightD. A Teen Hero第II卷(共30分）第一节单词拼写（共10小题; 每小题1分，满分10分）1. Not having had food for a whole day, he b_________ off a large piece of the cake themoment he got one.2. It was his p_________ efforts that have got him to the top of the company.3. The teacher t________ her f ingers on the blackboard to attract the students‟ attention.4. “Everybody, please calm down! Time is limited! Let me tell you b________ what ishappening inside! ”5. Some senior o_________ of the Chinese Football Association have been charged withguilty for taking bribery(贿赂).6. Mr. Smith was taking a walk around the campus. Suddenly, he paused, a__________ lost inthought.7. Jim dived into the river and managed to save the d__________ boy, and his bravery wasgreatly admired.8. The effects of this decision were not immediately o_________. But time will tell.9. The ability to keep calm in an emergency is one of his many s__________.10.There is no doubt that students in our school have b_________ a lot from the optionalsubjects.第二节课文填空(共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10分)1. …, he a lways insists on coming with you. I had to think of a way of preventing him from___________.2. The examiner looked at me sadly. “Mr. Eames,” he said, __________ …you have just killedthat child!‟3. The bull was busy with the matador at the time, but it suddenly caught sight of the drunkwho was __________ and waving a red cap.4. It is not only of immense size, __________ .5. Later they may give performances in pubs or clubs, ____________ .6. The most famous of these animals are dinosaurs. They lived on the earth tens of millions ofyears ago, _____________ and ….7. For the Japanese festival Obon, people should go to ________ in memory of theirancestors.8. Some western countries have very exciting carnivals, ________ before Easter, usually inFebruary.9. Usually he got up early and prepared his menu of ___________ kebabs, roast pork,stir-fried vegetables and fried rice.10.Perhaps he should go to the library and find out. He could not have Yong Hui____________ .第三节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同学之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。