高中英语真题-2012-2013学年度第二学期期中考试_212663.pdf
高中英语真题:2012-2013 学年度第二学期期中考试 时间 120 分钟 总分 150 分 I.语言知识及应用（共两节，满分 45 分）完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 1-15 各题所给的 A,B,C和 D 项中，选出最佳选项。A little boy invited his mother to attend his schools first teacher-parent meeting.To the little boys _1_,she said she would go.This would be the first time that his classmates and teacher _2_ his mother and he felt _3_ of her appearance.Although she was a beautiful woman,there was a severe scar(疤痕)that _4_ nearly the entire right side of her face.The boy never wanted to talk about why or how she got the scar.At the meeting,the people were _5_ by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother in spite of the scar,but the little boy was still embarrassed and _6 _himself from everyone.He did,however,_7_ a conversation between his mother and his teacher.The teacher asked _8_,How did you get the scar on your face?The mother replied,When my son was a baby,he was in a room that caught fire.Everyone was too afraid to go in because the fire was out of 9 ,so I went in.As I was running towards his bed,I saw a long piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him.I was knocked _10_ but fortunately,a fireman came in and saved both of us.She _11_ the burned side of her face.This scar will be _12_,but to this day,I have never _13_ what I did.At this point,the little boy came out running towards his mother with _14_ in his eyes.He held her in his arms and felt a great sense of the sacrifice that his mother had made for him.He held her hand _15_ for the rest of the day.1.Aenjoyment Bsurprise Cdisappointment Dexcitement 2 Anoticed Bmet Caccepted Dgreeted 3.Asick Bafraid Cashamed Dtired 4.Acovered Bpoint Cincluded Dshaded 5.Aexcited Bsurprised Cimpressed Dcomforted 6 Aescaped Bprotected Cseparated Dhid 7 Ahear Bremind Cunderstand Dlearn 8.Aanxiously Bseriously Cnervously Dcarefully 9.Areach Bcontrol Ctemper Drepair 10.Asenseless Bhopeless Chelpless Duseless 11.Apointed Bshowed Ctouched Dwiped 12.Augly Bfrightening Cserious Dlasting 13.Aforgot Bregretted Crecognized Dconsidered 14.Alaughs Bhappiness Ctears Dhonor 15.Aquietly Btightly Cslightly Dsuddenly 第二节 语法填空(共 10 小题；每小题 15 分，满分 15 分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填人一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为 16-25 的相应位置上。Sneeze(打喷嚏)near an English person and they might say“Bless you!”In it is polite to say this after someone has sneezed.But _16_ do English people say this?Back in 1665,a serious illness affected,.Hundreds of people died and so it became _17_(know)as the“Black Death”.It spread very quickly.If someone _18_(catch)this illness they would easily die.If someone heard a person sneeze they would think that he or she had the _19_(ill)and was dying.So they would say“God bless you”_20_ a way of asking God to save that person.Over time,the saying became shorter and people would _21_(simple)say“Bless you”.Other people think that“Bless you”was first used as early as AD 150 to help someone _22_(cover)from illness.Some people think sneezing makes the heart stop for _23_ very short time.This would make people die!So people ask God to bless them to stop them _24_(die),but scientists say this is _25_(possible)!It is just a myth.阅读(共两节，满分 50 分）第一节：阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）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）There are robots all around us.Some do very complicated jobs like flying airplanes and driving subway trains.And some do one simple job.When an automatic washing machine is switched on,water pours in.The machine waits until the water is warm enough for washing clothes.It does this by“feedback”.Information about what is happening is fed back into the robot to tell what to do next.Our eyes,ears and other senses are our feedback.They tell us what is going on around us.So robots are like human beings in two ways.They work and they have feedback.In some ways robots are better than human beings.They work quickly and do not make mistakes.They do not get bored doing the same job over and over again.And they never get tired.So robots are very useful in factories.They can be taught to do many different jobs.First their electronic brain must be shown how the job is done.A person moves the robots“arms”and“hands”through each part of the job.The most intelligent robots can move and see.Their eyes are cameras.Their fingers can feel shapes and sizes of the objects.These robots have computer brains linked to their eyes and fingers,which control their actions.The expensive robots are used in scientific research.They do such job as handling radioactive materials.26.In this passage the author tells us that _.A.there are only a few kinds of robots B.robots are very popular C.we see robots only at certain times D.robots can be easily controlled 27.What does the author seem to inform you about robots?A.They should be greatly improved.B.They will probably take over in the future.C.They are machines that break down a lot.D.They are very helpful and useful to humans.28.The author says that in industry _.A.robots break down a lot B.robots only get in the way C.robots can do many jobs D.robots sometimes cause trouble 29.The fact that a robot never gets bored doing the same job means that_.A.it can do boring jobs for people B.it is very much like human beings C.it will never bore people D.it will work much worse than human beings 30.The robots used for scientific research _.A.are not very clever B.are very costly C.are very cheap D.are very big(B)My name is Annie Wagnall.When I was eleven,I learned from my mom that many kids have to leave their homes without any of their own belongings.Can you imagine not even having your own toothbrush,books or toys?I think all kids deserve to have the things they need,so I came up with the idea to create“Care Bags”and fill them with essential items to make the kids live better during difficult times.My project is now an award-winning nonprofit organization called Care Bags Foundation and more than 100 Care Bags are filled every month.With the help from thousands of volunteers and donors,Ive been able to improve the lives of more than 9,000 kids worldwide.My volunteer work has taught me so much.It has helped me to be more thankful for the family and good life I have.Ive made a lot of new friends and have met important people,including former President George H.W.Bush.Best of all,doing this has shown me just how good it feels to help others.I really love kids,so thats what I like to spend my time on.Perhaps you love art,or reading,or sports.Whatever your passion is,find something you care about,take action,and then volunteering will be fun.I encourage you to use your time,talents and your voice to make the world a better place.Youll be so glad of what you did!31.Care Bags Foundation helps kids in need by_.A.selling Care Bags to raise money for them B.persuading them not to leave their homes C.filling and sending Care Bags to them D.asking volunteers to teach them art or sports 32.According to the text,which of the following items cant be found in Care Bags?A.Soap.B.Computers.C.Pencils.D.Toothpaste.33.How many Care Bags can be prepared every month now?A.More than 9,000.B.About 2,000.C.About 200.D.More than 100.34.What has Annie Wagnall learnt from her work?A.A lot of people would like to ask her for help.B.It feels good to make others happy.C.She doesnt need a nice family and is living a good life.D.It brings her opportunities to meet important people.35.The author wrote this text to _.A.call on more people to help those in need B.introduce how her foundation works C.encourage parents to spend more time with kids D.explain why she started Care Bags（C）The Maldives(马尔代夫)is made up of 1,196 Islands,with 26 distinct coral atolls(环状珊瑚岛).This amazing place has been hardly touched by human hands.Its clear waters and white washed beaches are a sight for sore eyes(让人赏心悦目的事物).The Maldives is located southwest of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean.On the world map they make just tiny points compared to other countries.You will need your glasses to pick out these amazing islands.The,with its tropical views and coral reefs,give everybody the chance to relax and get the opportunity to live the dream on a desert island.Its all year round sunshine and perfect diving sites are just two reasons for getting over here for comfortable holiday.It doesnt take long to settle in,as the people of the always make their guests visit as pleasurable as possible.Male is the capital of the.The contrast between Male and the other islands is obvious as Male makes up a third of the population.With the first tourist resort opening in 1972,the Maldives holidays have grown so much in popularity that there are now around 80 resorts and cruise ships(游艇)in and around the area.Its main holiday makers are made up of Europeans,the United Kingdom,Germany and.The number of tourists is steadily on the increase from other countries as the word slowly gets out about the amazing .It offers all year round sunshine at a perfect temperature.For sunseekers,it truly lives up to its name of paradise on earth.I dont think anybody would be disappointed with a holiday on the.36.Which of the following means of transportation is the most popular in the?A.Trains.B.Bikes.C.Planes.D.Ships.37.What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.The tropical views and coral reefs in the.B.The sunshine and perfect diving site in the.C.The reasons people tour the during their holiday.D.The facts that the is a beautiful country.38.Where do the tourists in the mainly come from?A.Africa.B.Europe.C.America.D.Asia.39.Compared with the other islands,Male has _.A.a larger population B.a larger area C.more beautiful views D.more wealthy people 40.The author writes the text to _.A.tell readers the customs in the B.give some advice to the tourists in the C.introduce the beautiful scenery in the D.attract readers to the （D）They have no brains and spines(脊椎).But they can cause painful,sometimes deadly stings.Some can even glow in the dark!Scientists know them as medusas,but most people call them jellyfish.Jellyfish have stomachs and mouths,but no heads.They have nervous systems for sensing the world around them.They are made almost entirely of water.Most jellyfish live in salt water,apart from a few types that live in fresh water.Jellyfish are found in oceans and seas all over the world.Jellyfish has tentacles(触须)at the edges of its body.At the center of a jellyfishs body,where it is widest,is the mouth.The ends of the tentacles have stinging cells on them,which jellyfish use to catch their prey(猎物).Some jellyfish have powerful stings that can kill people.Most jellyfish eat fish,tiny creatures and even other jellyfish.Once a jellyfish stings and catches its prey,it takes the prey to its mouth and swallows it.Some jellyfish are very small,while others are quite large.The largest jellyfish can grow to about 7 feet(about 2 meters)across and weigh hundreds of pounds!Jellyfish may be blue,orange,pink,yellow,purple,and other colors.Some Jellyfish can glow in darkness by making their own light.Scientists believe jellyfish glow for several reasons.For example,they may glow to attract animals they prey on.41.What is the second paragraph mainly about?A.How jellyfish move.B.What jellyfish look like.C.What jellyfish are.D.What jellyfish live on.42.Whats in the center of a jellyfishs body?A.Its stomach.B.Its mouth.C.Its brain.D.Its nervous system.43.How does a jellyfish catch and eat its prey?A.It stings the prey with its tentacles and then swallows it directly.B.It stings and catches its prey,then sends it into its mouth to chew it.C.It bites the prey with its mouth,chews it with its teeth and then swallows it.D.It tears the prey into small pieces and sends it into its mouth to swallows it.44.The underlined word“glow”in the first paragraph probably means“_”.A.float B.shine C.hide D.disappear 45.What can we learn from the text?A.Jellyfish only have five colors.B.Most jellyfish live in fresh water.C.Some jellyfish can make a person die.D.Most jellyfish eat plants in the ocean.第二节 信息匹配(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合信息。请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号（46-50）的相应选项字母涂黑。首先，请阅读下列的应用文：A.Careers(Room 113)The staff members are available to give suggestions on career choice and applications for higher education.B.Accommodation(Room 114)Mrs.Wards is available each afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 to help students with problems relating to housing.C.Medical(Room 115)Mrs.Wright,the college nurse,is available each morning from 9:30 to 10:00.The college doctor is in attendance on Wednesday mornings.All kinds of medicines are sold here and cheaper than those in the downtown.D.Sports(Room 207)Mrs.Muriel can provide information about sporting and keep-fit activities.She has been teaching kick-boxing in the gymnasium.E.Food Service(Room 127)Mr.Smith is the manager of the Food Service and will do his best to help if you require a special diet.F.Library(Room 215)There are various books and reference materials about literature,art,math,etc.Besides books there are photo-copying,video,audio-visual and computing facilities.请阅读下面人物信息，然后匹配他/她们各自需求的最佳选项。46.Peter is fond of sports.Unfortunately,he had his leg broken on the playground this morning.47.Jack is foreign student majoring in medicine.The food of the college restaurant isnt fit for him.48.Lillian studies at the department of computer science.She would like to have further study after graduation.49.Lynne,a new student whose family is far from the college,fails to find a place to live in.50.is going to graduate next year.She is preparing her thesis(毕业论文)and has to refer to lots of information about it.III.基础知识考查（共三部分，满分 30 分）一.单项选择（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）51.The teacher told him _ too much time playing computer games,which made his parents feel satisfied.A.not to be spent B.not to spend C.not spending D.to not spend 52.This is the very film _ Ive long wished to see.A.that B.who C.whom D.which 53.The house,_ was destroyed in the terrible fire,has been repaired.A.its roof B.which roof C.the roof of which D.the roof 54.I met a tall boy on the bus this morning,_ I think is Marys elder brother.A.that B.whom C.when D.who 55._ late in the morning,Bob turned off the alarm clock.A.Having slept B.To sleep C.Sleeping D.Sleep 56.As far as Im concerned,visitors _ not to take photos in this museum.A.request B.will request C.are requested D.are requesting 57.I still remember _ to the and what I saw there.A.to be taken B.taking C.being taken D.to take 58.All the apples _ fell down were eaten by the pigs.A.what B.that C.which D.those 59.She is a pretty girl,_ name is known to all.A.whose B.which C.her D.as 60.It rained hard yesterday,_ prevented me from going to the park.A.it B.as C.that D.which 二请根据首字母或汉语提示完成下列句子，每空只填一个单词。（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分，必须用选修 7 所学单词)61.Mrs.Cooper is proud that both her children have a t_ for music.62.You should take my advice;o_,you might break the friendly atmosphere of the talk.63.You must f_ in,or you will meet with many unexpected problems,and you will
