高二英语期末考试题.doc

英才中学2013-2014学年第一学期期末考试
高二英语试题（共120分）
第Ⅰ卷
Ⅰ.选择题(共15分)
1.---- What do you think about the measures taken to prevent global warming?
---- On whole, they’re good.
A. the; a B. the; the C. ∕; a D. ∕; the
2. ---- Let’s play football together tomorrow afternoon.
---- Ok, but how I wish I it as skillfully as you.
A. played B. have played C. had played D. will play
3. Sorry, I am too busy now. If I time, I would certainly go for an outing with you.
A. have had B. had had C. have D. had
4. the president of the company, I wish all of you a good journey back home.
A. In spite of B. On behalf of
C. In return for D. In exchange for
5. If Tony what his father said seriously, he wouldn’t have got into such great trouble.
A. took B. had taken C. has taken D. would take
6. One of the many advantages of working at home is that you have schedules to take care of the family.
A. convenient B. flexible C. smooth D. permanent
7. Because of its good dishes and excellent service, the restaurant develops so fast that it has more than10 now
A. branches B. business C. deals D. bunches
8. Talking to babies constantly makes easier for them to develop their language skills.
A. this B. that C. it D. one
9. All scientists subscribe to the view the increase in the earth’s temperature is due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, natural gas and oil to produce energy.
A. that B. which C. where D. what
10. The film Tiny Times directed by Guo Jingming has brought in more than 0.2 billion Yuan,
is beyond his wildest dreams.
A. when B. where C. which D. that
11 The new survey shows that regular meals that teens have together with their parents can
some long-term benefits for them.
A. lies in B. suffer from C. result in D. result from
12. means that more heat energy tends to be trapped in the atmosphere causing the global temperature to go up.
A. This B. That C. There D. It
13. He has been living in Hainan for two years, and he is now to the hot weather.
A. accountable B. accepted C. addicted D. accustomed
14. ---- How did you like Nick’s performance last night?
---- To be honest, his singing didn’t to me much.
A. appeal B. belong C. refer D. apply
15. The book on how to learn foreign languages is reading, so I advised her to _ it from the school library.
A. worth; borrow B. worthwhile; lend
C. worthy; borrow D. Worthy; lend
Ⅱ.完型填空（共30分）
Speaking of the funny stories of my childhood, the first one that comes into my 16 is the story of my first camera.
It 17 twenty years ago when I was still a second grade primary school student. I received the camera as a birthday 18 from my grandmother. With 19 , I asked my mother if I could take my camera to school so that I could take pictures of my 20 . My mother agreed and my father showed me how it 21 . It was very easy.
At school I showed the camera to all my classmates and we took lots of 22 , even though they weren’t very good. The pictures of all my group of friends was the 23 as I couldn’t take Eddie’s head. The boys were enthusiastic about my camera, 24 Daniel, who said he had a better one with a flash-night. He 25 us that the flash-light helped us to take pictures in the 26 . But I accused him of being a liar(说谎者)and we started 27 . At last, our teacher separated us. I explained to him the 28 for the fight and begged him not to confiscate(没收)it.
29 my parents found out what had happened, they were very 30 . To make them 31 about the fight, I took pictures of my parents using the rest of the 32 . In a couple of days my father 33 the film and brought the pictures home, saying I really had a great 34 for taking pictures. However, in order to avoid(避免)further 35 , my mother took the camera, telling me it was not a toy for a boy like me.
16.A. hand B. mind C. body D. back
17.A. came B. went C. happened D. exchanged
18.A. package B. plan C. party D. present
19.A. excitement B. surprise C. disappointment D. difficulty
20.A. teachers B. classmates C. parents D. partners
21.A. worked B. developed C. managed D. lived
22.A. maps B. views C. books D. pictures
23.A. happiest B. finest C. worst D. brightest
24.A. except B. besides C. beyond D. with
25.A. agreed with B. explained to C. debated with D. related to
26.A. light B. water C. air D. dark
27.A. fighting B. arguing C. competing D. running
28.A. necessity B. ability C. reason D. excuse
29.A. Unless B. Because C. Although D. When
30.A. angry B. excited C. happy D. pleased
31.A. know B. forget C. learn D. complain
32.A. cloth B. power C. film D. energy
33.A. produced B. displayed C. exposed D. developed
34.A. talent B. strengthen C. judgment D. comprehension
35.A. agreements B. problems C. details D. discussions
Ⅲ.阅读理解（共30分）
（A）
Of all the students of Grade Four， Bill is the tallest．He’s thirteen，and of course，he's the oldest，too．But he's the worst and the most foolish．He can't answer the easiest questions in class．And he never passes the exams．
　　But the boy is the strongest in his school．Even the boys in higher grades are afraid of him．So he leaves home with an empty bag．When he gets to school，his bag is full of fruit and cakes．Sometimes he brings some home．His mother，Mrs. King，is always happy when she sees them．She praises her son，for she can save some money．
　　This morning，Mrs. King went shopping in the market．She saw an old man selling eggs there．She chose twenty-four but paid only for twenty．The old man was too busy to count them． She hurried off and told her husband as soon as he came back for lunch．
　　“How clever you are！”Mr. King said happily．And Bill was busy eating the eggs，so he didn't say a word．
　　“What's your favourite food，dear？”asked Mr. King．
　　“Eggs，of course．”
　　“Well，then”，said the man，“Can you tell us what can lay eggs？”
　　The boy thought for a while and said，“Hens，ducks，geese．．．and．．． and mum ！” “Oh？But why？”
　　“I often hear they call me ‘BAD EGG’．”
36．Bill never passes the exams because _____ ．
　 A．He’s the tallest of the children.
B．He's thirteen.
C．He doesn’t work hard at his lessons.
D．He is not the worst in the school.
37．Why is Bill's bag full of fruit and cakes when he gets to school？
　A．He buys them on his way to school．
B．He makes the children give them to him ．
C．He finds them in the shops．
D．His parents buy them for him ．
38．Bill didn't say a word at table because _____ ．
　A．He was thinking of a problem.
B．He had to go to school on time.
C．He was afraid of his father.
D．He wanted to eat more eggs.
39．Which of the following is true？
　 A．Mrs. King can lay eggs．
B．People think Bill is very bad．
C．Bill wished his mother could lay eggs．
D．Bill likes his nickname（绰号）very much．
　　 （B）
Some aspects of our health and energy are controlled by our genes(基因), but many other factors, including fitness, diet, etc., all influence our ability to live a long and healthy life. Paying attention to the following points can help us live healthier and longer.
Bone health
In childhood our bones are strong, and if they break, they can usually recover soon. When we get older, this process slows down, and our joints(关节)become weak. Lifestyle factors such as having a calcium-rich(富含钙的)diet can keep our bones healthy and reduce the risk of fracture(骨折). Enough sunlight exposure is also important to keep our bones strong.
Staying socially active
Friends are important for a happy life, and they can help us live longer. Studies on loneliness have found that loneliness is a “hidden killed of the elderly(老年人). Studies have also shown that people who get married live longer than those who are single. The researchers believe that those who get married have better social support networks.
Avoiding junk food
A good diet is central to good health. Eating too much high-calorie(高热量的)food could lead to weight gain. Reducing salt intake(摄入)is important to keep our heart healthy, as eating too much salt could lead to high blood pressure. Besides, drinking too much can have devastating effects on our health. It not only leaves us uncomfortable the next day, but also causes long-term damage to the body’s organs.
Benefits of exercise
The pressures of job and family life can make us feel as if there’s little time to exercise. Aside from weight loss, there are many benefits of doing exercise: exercise means a healthier heart because it reduces the risks of high blood pressure and heart disease. Being physically active also helps us manage stress.
40. Which of the following is NOT true about bone health?
A. having a calcium-rich diet helps keep bones healthy
B. reducing sunlight exposure is good to bone health.
C. children’s bones are stronger than old people’s
D. our joints become weak when we get old
41.The researchers believe that people who are married live longer than those who are single because .
A. married people have better social support networks
B. married people have more things to care
C. married people live better lives
D. married people are more likely to feel lonely
42. The underlined word “devastating” in paragraph 4 probably means .
A. damaging B. positive C. slight D. unimportant
43. The benefits of doing exercise include the following EXCEPT .
A. losing weight B. reducing the risk of heart disease
C. helping deal with stress D. helping us make more friends
(C)
Are you looking for an exercise program which is easy to learn, wants little or no equipment and relaxes your mind while building your body? If so, please keep reading to learn more about yoga(瑜伽).
Yoga seems like a hot new trend, but yoga actually began more than 3,000 years ago in India. The word yoga means “to unite mind, body and spirit”. Although yoga includes physical exercise, it is more of a lifestyle, while physical exercise is just a part of it. Training your mind, body and breath are the main goals of the yoga lifestyle. Yoga has lots of benefits. It can improve strength, balance and patience. In addition, many people who practice yoga say yoga can reduce anxiety and stress, and even help them sleep better.
Many gyms and community centers offer yoga class. Your neighborhood may also have a yoga training center. Some yoga teachers offer private classes for students who want more professional training. You could also try using a yoga DVD. Websites, DVDs and books can’t compare to learning yoga from a teacher, but can help you find out more. They can be especially helpful if you have already taken yoga classes and went to practice at home.
Remember to dress some comfortable clothes that allow you to move your body fully. Shorts or pants and a T-shirt are good choices. Yoga is practiced with bare feet, so you don’t have to worry about special shoes. Before you begin any type of exercise program, it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor, especially if you have a health problem.
44. Which of the following is NOT true of yoga?
A. it is easy to learn. B. it needs little or no equipment
C. it can build you body and relax your mind
D. physical exercise is the most important part of yoga
45. If you want to get more professional training, you are advised to .
A. open your own yoga training center
B. take private classes offered by yoga teachers
C. learn yoga from DVDs and books
D. go to India
46. Before you take up a yoga program, you’d better .
A. wear you best clothes B. wear special shoes for yoga
C. ask your doctor for advice D. read a lot of yoga books
(D)
Dick lived in England. One day in January he said to his wife, "I'm going to fly to New York next week because I've got some work there." "Where are you going to stay there?" his wife asked. "I don't know yet." Dick answered. "Please send me your address from there in a telegram (电报)," his wife said. "All right," Dick answered.
He flew to New York on January 31st and found a nice hotel in the center of the city. He put his things in his room and then he sent his wife a telegram. He put the address of his hotel in it.
In the evening he didn't have any work, so he went to a cinema. He came out at nine o'clock and said, "Now I'm going back to my hotel and have a nice dinner."
He found a taxi and the driver said, "Where do you want to go?" But Dick didn't remember the name and address of his hotel.
"Which hotel are my things in?" he said, "And what am I going to do tonight?" But the driver of the taxi did not know. So Dick got out and went into a post office. There he sent his wife another telegram, and in it he wrote, "Please send me my address at this post office."
47. Dick flew to New York because ___.
A. he went there for a holiday
B. he had work there
C. he went there for sightseeing
D. his home was there
48. Why did his wife want a telegram from him?
A. Because she didn't know his address yet
B. Because she wanted to go to New York, too
C. Because she might send him another telegram
D. Because she couldn't leave her husband by himself in New York.
49. Who would send him the name and address of his hotel?
A. The manager of his hotel.
B. The police office.
C. The taxi driver.
D. His wife.
50. Which of the following is not true?
A. Dick stayed at a nice hotel in the center of the city.
B. Dick didn't work on the first night of his arrival.
C. Dick forgot to send his wife a telegram.
D. Dick wanted to go back to his hotel in a taxi.
Ⅳ(共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。

5 reasons girls should play sports
Why do you play sports? You might say “to get exercise” or “to have fun”. That is true. In fact, there are at least 5 reasons. According to the women’s Sports Foundation, girls who play sports get a lot of benefits.
Girls who play sports do better in school.
51 Doing exercise can improve girls’ memory and powers of concentration, which can give them an advantage in the classroom.
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Sports teach valuable life skills. When working with coaches, trainers and teammates, girls are learning how to become successful. Those skills will