高中英语真题-2013-2014学年高二下学期期末质量检测英语试题_112635.pdf
高中英语真题:2013-2014 学年高二下学期期末质量检测英语试题 本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（综合题）两部分。满分150 分。考试用时 120 分钟。注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卷 I 上。2.每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。不能答在试题卷上。3.第 II 卷各题的答案，必须答在答题卷 II 规定的地方。第 I 卷（选择题,共 115 分）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 l0 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.What are they talking about?A.A matchbox.B.A fire.C.A building.2.Where does the man usually go on weekend nights?A.To the cinema.B.To a restaurant.C.To a bar.3.What is wrong with the printer?A.It runs out of ink.B.Its broken.C.Its jammed.4.What are the two speakers doing?A.Chatting.B.Discussing.C.Bargaining.5.Why did the man go to the Fragrant Hills last weekend?A.To see red leaves.B.To do morning exercise.C.To get together with friends.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 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 8 题。6.Why is the woman so worried about her daughter?A.She met an outlaw.B.She didnt show up at school.C.She ran away from home.7.What did the man say to comfort the woman?A.He is not angry with her.B.The girl can look after herself.C.She shouldnt feel shame so much.8.What does the man suggest doing?A.Calling the police.B.Contacting her classmates.C.Turning to the neighbors.听第 7 段材料，回答第 9 至 11 题。9.What does the professor think of the few unserious teachers?A.Irresponsible.B.Shameless.C.Unfair.10.What can we learn about the professors students?A.They always cheat.B.They seldom cheat.C.They never cheat.11.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.How strict a teacher should be.B.How to pass the exams.C.Why the students cheat in exams.听第 8 段材料，回答第 12 至 14 题。12.When do the speakers usually meet?A.On Mondays.B.On Tuesdays.C.On Wednesdays.13.What does the man think of Professor Grayson?A.Nice.B.Boring.C.Humorous.14.What is the mans major?A.Maths.B.Economics.C.English literature.听第 9 段材料，回答第 15 至 17 题。15.Why does look worried today?A.She needs money badly.B.She didnt get the visa.C.She lost her wallet.16.What does she plan to do?A.Go to the police station.B.Leave the country soon.C.Go to Daily.17.What will the man do for her?A.Call his uncle.B.Put an advertisement.C.Treat the woman to breakfast.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18.What did Michelle Obama ask ITV to do?A.Advance the release date of the drama.B.Send some DVDs with the latest story.C.Change the sad ending of the play.19.How did the ITV feel when the first ladys office got in touch with them?A.Overexcited.B.Embarrassed.C.Surprised.20.What did the ITV hope the Obamas to do?A.Invite the stars to dinner.B.Keep a secret.C.Enjoy the drama.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._ Chinese pianist Lang Lang becomes the first Chinese to be named International Artist of the Year.Yes.This is _ historic moment for him.A./;the B.A;the C.The;a D.A;a 22.Scientists have found _ for oil as fuel.Coal,natural gas,solar power,nuclear power and even water can replace it as sources of energy.A.consequences B.substitutes C.requirements D.contrasts 23.It was not until I visited _ it really worthy of the reputation of“the water world”.A.that I found B.have I found C.when I did find D.did I find 24.How much you are paid _ how important you are to the company,and youd better wait for the right occasion to ask for an increase.A.attaches B.reflects C.accumulates D.conducts 25.Thanks to a South Korean drama currently on air,Man From the Stars,this new mix-match junk food has become popular among young audiences,_its unhealthy nature.A.in favor of B.in terms of C.in need of D.in spite of 26.The little girl is walking along the beach,happy and joyful,_ bending down to pick up a beautiful seashell.A.approximately B.regularly C.apparently D.occasionally 27.Some young people these days,especially the homebodies,just _ go out of their homes to experience the real world.A.mustnt B.wont C.mightnt D.shouldnt 28.Traffic conditions in _ for decades.At first people only complained about jams during rush hours,but today every hour is rush hour.A.are worsening B.had worsened C.have been worsening D.worsened 29.Perhaps each of us has moments in our lives _ we desperately search for something everywhere but it is just under our noses.A.where B.that C.when D.what 30.It made the public heartbroken _ it was officially announced _ the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 crashed,killing all the 239 people on board.A.what;that B.that;which C.when;that D.How;which 31.The mobile phone has become a major means of communication,_ us to keep in touch as well as to surf the Internet to keep us _ of the latest news.A.permitting;informed B.to permit;informing C.to permit;to be informed D.permitting;having informed 32.The cost of organic food is higher than _ of conventional food because the organic price tag reflects more closely the true cost of growing the food A.it B.one C.this D.that 33.Without good instructions of the coach,you will probably _ a lot of bad habits while you are exercising in gyms.A.pick up B.take up C.pull up D.bring up 34.The accused man declared that he was _ of the crime and believed that he would eventually be released from prison.A.ashamed B.guilty C.ignorant D.innocent 35.May I ask for a day off tomorrow?_.You know,the summer holiday is just around the corner and every salesgirl is as busy as a bee A.Its out of the question B.No problem C.None of my business D.I dont care 第二节 完形填空（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。A few years ago,my younger brother and I went to,Virginian by plane.36 ,before we took off,we heard the pilots voice throughout the plane,“sorry for the delay,ladies and gentlemen.We have no 37 on the plane.We have a generator(发电机)on the ground right now,and we are going to 38 the engines with it.Once we get them going,we will 39 in the air and head to,and see what happens.”See what happens?We are going to get up in the air,and see what happens?At this point,one woman started crying.“Oh,no!We are going to 40 !”There were sighs of desperation and _41_ spreading throughout the plane,and we hadnt even 42 yet.Thirty minutes passed and we were still 43 there.Then the voice of the pilot came over again,“Ladies and gentlemen,I know you are 44 ,so are we.We only have one engine going right now,and it is working double time.”There was crying 45 we had walked into grave.But,the pilot told us our one engine was working double time,and his 46 was to get up in the air and see what happens!Then we did.We got up in the air and what happened?-47 other than thrust(推力)and lift.We arrived in and everyone 48 for still being alive.Although I do sincerely like to have a plan 49 “see what happens”,it really isnt such a bad life strategy.All too often,I would see people chasing their goals halt(停滞)50 with inaction just because they dont have 51 success.Actually,success will never be guaranteed.The _52_ thing that you can do is just get up in the air,and see what happens.If you are planning to learn a new skill,get up in the air,and see what happens!It might not be as _53 as you thought.You might be smarter than you thought.It could be 54 !So dont stay there trying nothing just because there is no 55 of guaranteed success.36.A.Hopefully B.Excitedly C.Thankfully D.Unfortunately 37.A.power B.service C.water D.captain 38.A.shut B.start C.change D.fix 39.A.get up B.pack up C.light up D.speed up 40.A.wait B.delay C.crash D.suffer 41.A.rumor B.disease C.anxiety D.smoke 42.A.looked over B.taken off C.got across D.gone out 43.A.boarding B.checking C.watching D.sitting 44.A.puzzled B.patient C.desperate D.embarrassed 45.A.even if B.only if C.what if D.as if 46.A.plan B.complaint C.promise D.comment 47.A.everything B.nothing C something.D.anything 48.A.escaped B.cheered C.sighed D.praised 49.A.better than B.other than C.less than D.more than 50.A.frozen B.annoyed C.concerned D.satisfied 51.A.realistic B,organized C.potential D.guaranteed 52.A.same B.common C.best D.last 53.A.interesting B.challenging C.surprising D.encouraging 54.A.sorrow B.pain C.fun D.trouble 55.A.meaning B.reward C.action D.sign 第三部分 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 “Its So Good”in French,was one of Eartha Mae Kitts first hit songs.But her childhood wasnt so good.She was born into a poor family in in nineteen twenty-seven.When Eartha was eight,her mother remarried.Her stepfather did not like her so she was sent to to live with an aunt,who helped pay for her piano and dance lessons.Eartha Kitt worked in a factory as a young teenager.But she kept up her dance lessons.One day she tried out for a famous African-American dance company.Soon,Eartha was performing in shows around the world with the Katherine Dunham Dance Troupe.In,Eartha left the dance company to sing in a nightclub.Her voice was very attracting.She learned French quickly and gained French fans.Soon the film director Orson Welles discovered Eartha Kitt singing in.Welles asked her to play a lead part in a play he was directing.The play made her find her acting talent for the first time.After that Eartha Kitt returned to and appeared in the Broadway show with“Monotonous”,a song about a bored woman,and it became famous.She soon signed with a record company.Then Eartha Kitt acted her first role in a film in nineteen fifty-seven in“Mark of the Hawk”.Kitt was very careful about choosing her roles in films.She refused parts that were not respectful to black people.In nineteen sixty-seven,Eartha Kitt got the part of Catwoman on the popular television series“Batman”.Fans loved the special way she said her“r”s to create a sound like a cat,which made her an unforgettable Catwoman.She was strongly against the Vietnam War and in nineteen sixty-eight she became blacklisted(列入黑名单)in America.For about ten years,she could only find work in other countries.But that brought her a greater international achievement.56.What did Eartha Kitt do when she first performed around the world?A.Sing B.Dance C.Direct D.Act 57.Who helped Eartha Kitt find her acting talent?A.Her mother B.Her aunt C.Her stepfather D.Orson Welles.58.What is the order of the things that happened to Eartha Kitt?a.playing in her first film b.winning some French fans c.living with an aunt d.playing a role in a play e.singing“Monotonous”f.receiving dance training A.cfbdea B.fcbdea C.fcdeab D.cfbaed 59.What made Eartha Kitt an unforgettable Catwoman in“Batman”?A.Her walking steps.B.The looks on her face.C.Her way of speaking“r”.D.Her good singing skills.60.What might be talked in the following paragraph?A.Eartha Kitts biggest hit songs.B.Eartha Kitts families in.C.Eartha Kitts international success.D.Eartha Kitts hard life after being blacklisted.B Welcome to The Great Outdoors is the worlds oldest continent and indigenous Australians have one of the worlds oldest culture.In you will see unique plants and animals and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.Many parks have information centers offering advice on where to go,what to see and how to see it-for both your personal safety and to protect our sensitive,natural environment.Banks and Money Matters Banks are generally open between 9:30am and 4pm on Monday to Thursday and 9:30am and 5pm on Friday.Foreign currency or travelers cheques can be changed at all banks and some of the larger hotels.There are currency exchange facilities at all international airports.Take care!Our sunlight is very strong and you can get sunburnt.For best sun protection,it is advisable to wear:A broad-brimmed hat A shirt with a collar and sleeves Sunscreen with high protection factor.Swimming We have so many beautiful places to swim-beaches,lakes,rivers and creeks.Many of our waters are safe for swimming,but if you have any doubts,ask before entering the water.Most of our popular ocean beaches have patrols with life-saving service.Red and yellow flags mark the area that you are advised to swim within.If there are no flags and no life guards on the beach,talk to local people about the best areas to swim.Staying Safe on the Roads Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road.For safety,everyone in the car,including children,must wear a seat belt.Motor cyclists and bicyclists are required to wear a helmet.Watch out for native animals crossing the roads,especially at night.Road signs are erected in places where animals are commonly seen.61.What is the best title of the third part of the passage?A.Enjoy the Sun B.The Sun C.Warnings D.Outdoor Activities 62.If you arrive in at 5:10pm on Friday,where can you probably get your money changed on that day?A.At a bank.B.At any hotel.C.At the airport D.At a store 63.What advice can you get at the park information centre?A.Advice on where to go to see a kangaroo.B.Advice on how to protect our environment C.Advice on how to drive safely in the park.D.Advice on how to wear a hat.64.How can you ensure your safety when swimming?A.You can swim in whichever lake you like B.You should swim with the life guard.C.You can swim where there are red flags.D.Always find a local person to ask about how to swim.65.Which of the following word might be the closest in meaning with the underlined word“erected”?A.noticed B.protected C.stood D.set up Plans to expand wind energy into the most scenic parts of are meeting increasing opposition across the country.Anti-wind campaigners are angry that areas including the forests made famous by the tales of the Brothers Grimm are among the targets for new turbines(涡轮机).For the first time they have formed a national opposition group to thwart the expansion.They say the expansion will damage forests and tourism across the country.Germany has started a massive expansion of renewable energy since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011 in.The government decided to reduce atomic plants and instead increase the opportunities for green power.As a result,solar farms,biogas plants and wind parks are booming.In 2013,22%of s electricity was generated by renewable energy.Wind has played a major part in this change,making up half of the renewable energy in 2013,and the public has been generally supportive.To date,a majority of the 23,000 wind turbines in the country have been built in the flat northern and eastern parts of the country.But now the focus of expansion is on the areas of dark forest in the central and southern areas of.One such region is the Rheinhardswald in the northern part of the state of Hesse.This is the home of the magical tales of Sleeping Beauty,Rapunzel and others,made famous in the books of the Brothers Grimm.This scenic place is a magnet,attracting hundreds and thousands of tourists from all over the world.But now there are also plans to build up to 200 turbines in this scenic place!Ann-Kathrin Blankenberg is a PhD student and an opponent of the plans.“It is not because this is the area of Sl
