高二（上）期中考试英语试题

2013.11

考生须知：

1．本卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟；

2．答题前，在答题卷密封区内填写班级、考号和姓名；座位号写在指定位置；

3．所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；

4．考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。

第 I 卷(共95分)

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）

第1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、Where does this conversation most probably take place?

A. In a restaurant. B. In a shop. C. On the street.

2. Why can’t the woman go to the party on Saturday?

A. Because she wants to eat in a new restaurant.

B. Because she has got a plan for that night.

C. Because she doesn't want to join the party.

3. When will the woman have her vacation?

A. In June. B. In July. C. She isn’t certain.

4. How much did the man pay for the suitcase he bought?

A. $50. B. $40. C. $10.

5. What is the woman?

A. A customer. B. A cook. C. A waitress.

第2节：共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分。

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话后有几个小题，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；听完后每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答6--7题。

6. Which of the following is true according to the dialogue?

A. This is not the first time the man has called.

B. The man is looking for a double-bedroom apartment.

C. The apartment is in a park.

7. How much must the man pay the woman now if he wants to rent it?

A. $250. B. $500. C. More than $500.

听第7段材料，回答8--10题。

8. Why was the boy a bit nervous?

A. He was a newcomer to the school.

B. He was afraid of getting up early.

C. He was unwilling to go to school.

9. What must the students do before morning reading?

A. Do morning exercises. B. Hand in homework. C. Have breakfast.

10. What can they do if they feel hungry?

A. Have something to eat in class.

B. Buy something to eat during the break.

C. Ask the teacher for some food.

听第8段材料，回答11--13题。

11. Why does the man feel confused in the beginning?

A. He doesn’t know which line to stand in.

B. He doesn’t know which channel to go through.

C. He doesn’t know where to check in.

12. What should the man do next?

A. Check in for his flight. B. Pay some fee. C. Get a boarding pass.

13. Which channel should the man go through?

A. The red channel. B. The green channel. C. The diplomatic channel.

听第9段材料，回答14--17题。

14. What are the two speakers talking about?

A. A trip. B. The Holiday Inn. C. The bank.

15. Why is it not necessary for the man to take a taxi to the hotel?

A. It is not a long walk. B. The hotel will meet him. C. The subway system is very convenient.

16. What’s the weather usually like at this season?

A. Warm. B. Cold. C. Hot.

17. When will the banks close on Saturdays?

A. At half past eight. B. At half past four. C. At four.

听第10段材料，回答18--20题。

18. How long does the main part of the speech last?

A. 5 minutes. B. 50 minutes. C. 52 minutes.

19. Which of the following is not mentioned as his listeners?

A. Teachers. B. Lawmakers. C. Important officials.

20. Who is invited as a special guest?

A. A middle school student. B. A doctor. C. A lawyer.

第二部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分35分）

第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）

21.—Do you feel like ___________ there or shall we take a bus?

—I'd like to walk, but since there is no time left, I'd rather we ___________a taxi.

A. to walk; take B. walking; took C. to walk; took D. walking; take

22. What ___________ pleasant surprise! I’ll tell Richard about it ___________ minute he comes home.

A. a; the B. a; a C. a; / D. /; the

23. With globalization ___________ the world, learning foreign languages, particularly English, will become increasing necessary if France is to compete economically.

A. sweeps B. to sweep C. sweeping D. swept

24、Amy thought it was __________ to read English newspapers every day so she subscribed to（订阅）the 21st Century.

A. worth B. worthwhile C. worthless D. worthy

25. The hurricane damaged many houses and business buildings; ___________, it caused 20 deaths.

A. or else B. therefore C. after all D. besides

26. At today’s meeting we are to discuss and decide on the most effective ___________ to the study of mathematics.

A. approaches B. means C. methods D. ways

27. In a sport team each player has a clear role，and there are few occasions ___________ members are confused or uncertain of their roles.

A. why B. that C. when D. in which

28. Young people are under great pressure. Therefore, parents shouldn’t expect too much from them, for it will only cause pressure to ____________.

A. pick up B. turn up C. break up D. build up

29. Joseph __________to evening classes since last month, but he still can’t say “What’s your name?” in Russian.

A. has been going B. went C. goes D. has gone

30. In Singapore, people who litter or dirty the street are most likely ___________.

A. to fine B. fined C. to be fined D. being fined

31. Only after Li Qi focused on his strengths instead of his weakness ___________ himself from his inferiority complex（自卑感）.

A. he freed B. he had freed C. did he free D. had he freed

32. Living with a host family while studying abroad, in which there may be some other college students, __________ you the chance to learn more about the new culture.

A. give B. gives C. giving D. to give

33. The population of Africa is __________ so rapidly as to cause great concern of the whole world.

A. expanding B. stretching C. extending D. spreading

34. -- What’s wrong with your pen?

? ?-- The ink ___________ come out.

A. can’t B. won’t C. hasn’t D. doesn’t

35.– I’m sorry I can’t go to your party tonight.

-- ____________? Haven’t we agreed on it?

A. What is it B. Why don’t you C. What do you think D. How is it

第二节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）

Half a year before graduation from college, my son began to seek a job. 36 the financial crisis, fewer companies would like to 37 new staff. My son targeted a company that was 38 to hire only one person 39 there were more than twenty people filling their resumes.

After the interview, there would only be 3 who could enter the final round, which would later 40 one person to be employed. Everything seemed to go quite 41 and my son passed the first round and entered the final round in a week.

On the day of the final interview, my son and other two 42 arrived at the interview place on time, 43 the test. Unexpectedly, the interview was unbelievably 44 . The interviewer only said to them,

“All of you are very super. Please go home and wait for our 45 . We will tell you the 46 in 3 days. Good luck to all of you!” On the morning of the third day, my son received a text from the company shortly after breakfast that he was not employed. We all felt very 47 .

In nightfall that day, my son suddenly told me 48 on the phone, “Dad, I have been employed!” Greatly surprised, I could not wait to ask him, “What’s the whole 49 ?” My son told me that he received another text saying that he was employed. Actually the first text sent to my son was also 50 of the test in the interview. Three men received the same text this morning and only my son’s 51 was “Thank you” while the others said “Goodbye”.

Only then did I know that my son’s “hope” 52 in that way. That is, when you feel disappointed, do not 53 to say “thank you” to the one who disappoints you. Saying “thank you” shows respect for others’ work and shows your grand 54 . Therefore, while under the same condition, you will get the upper hand in terms of 55 compared with others!

36.A.As to B. Due to C. Instead of D. Contrary to

37.A.promote B. train C. employ D. discover

38.A.encouraged B. allowed C. supposed D. intended

39.A.while B. since C. though D. if

40.A.meet B. attract C. decide D. represent

41.A.slowly B. smoothly C. secretly D. silently

42.A.members B. students C. friends D. candidates

43.A.waiting for B. watching over C. thinking about D. looking into

44.A.formal B. simple C. funny D. strange

45.A.information B. notice C. order D. return

46.A.result B. choice C. mark D. idea

47.A.annoyed B. puzzled C. disappointed D. shocked

48.A.doubtfully B. excitedly C. calmly D. worriedly

49.A.matter B. cause C. conclusion D. interview

50.A.middle B. ending C. part D. course

51.A.way B. reply C. problem D. question

52.A.changed B. grew C. came D. developed

53.A.expect B. forget C. dislike D. regret

54.A.generosity B. curiosity C. dignity D. personality

55.A.abilities B. strengths C. challenges D. opportunities

第三部分：阅读理解 (共两节，20小题，满分40分)

第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

When you meet someone for the first time, you will form an impression in your mind of that person in the first moment. Your reactions to other people, however, are really just barometers (晴雨表) for how you perceive(理解) yourself. Your reactions to others