内蒙古包头三十三中2012-2013学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

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1、12012-20132012-2013 学年度下学期期末考试学年度下学期期末考试高二年级英语试卷高二年级英语试卷第一部分：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 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.When will the man hand in his homework?A.Tuesday.B.Thursday.C.Saturday.2.Who might the wom

2、an be?A.The mans neighbor.B.A police officer.C.The mans gardener.3.What does the woman mean?A.The man cant eat chocolate.B.She is looking for the mans diet sheet.C.The man should add chocolate to his diet.4.What do the speakers have in common?A.A talent for the pianoB.An interest in music.C.A busy s

3、tudy schedule.5.Where does the conversation take place?A.In a hotel.B.In the womans officeC.At the mans home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 7 题。6.What kind o

4、f watch does the man want?A.One that is made of gold and is automatic.B.One that is fairly priced.C.One that has a calendar.7.What will the woman do next?A.Bring the man the shops best watches.B.Take the man to the managers office.C.Wrap the watch she just showed the man.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8.What

5、 is the relationship between the speakers?A.Old friends.B.People who both know Dave.C.Co-workers.9.Where is the mans hometown?A.Holland.B.Germany.C.Spain.10.What does the woman invite the man to do?A.Visit her parents in England.B.Go to Spain.C.Go to a party.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。211.When is the ma

6、ns departure date?A.The 20th.B.The 13th.C.The 12th.12.What request does the man make regarding his flight?A.A special dinner.B.An aisle(过道)seat.C.A seat near the front of the plane.13.What will the man do next?A.Make the payment.B.Tell the woman his name.C.Tell the woman his passport number.听第 9 段材料

7、，回答第 14 至 16 题。14.What is the man looking at in the beginning?A.A new room in the house.B.A new car.C.A new piece of baby furniture.15.Why does the woman think they will need the extra room?A.Her parents are going to live with them.B.They need a new study.C.They will have two babies at the same time

8、.16.What is the mans reaction to what the woman tells him?A.He is really excited.B.He is very disappointed.C.He is a little surprised.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.What is the talk mainly about?A.Peoples different emotions.B.The influence of the weather on people.C.Health conditions of different people

9、.18.In which month do people in the Midwest have more heart problems?A.February.B.May.C.August.19.What is true about winter?A.Thin people often feel depressed then.B.Students do badly on exams then.C.Peoples IQ is the lowest then.20.What is the best temperature for most people?A.18.B.20.C.22.第二部分：英语

10、知识运用(共二节，满分 45 分)第一节:单项填空(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)21.Do you mind if I leave my car here for a minute?_A.Great!I love carsB.Of course not.Its not allowed hereC.No,you cantD.Id rather you didnt,actually22.Of all _ reasons for the decision to plant some fruit trees,the farmersadvice was _very important

11、 one.A.the;/B./;aC./;theD.the;a23.It was from the five candidates who worked in the factory for more than eightyears _ the company chose a manager.A.whichB whereC.whenD.that324Taking regular exercise and eating a balanced diet are two important keysgood healthAinBfromCofDto25.When Kerry and Sam met

12、again two years later,each was pleased to see _.A.the otherB.othersC.anotherD.other26.-You are making me very puzzled.Could you please slow down?-Oh,Im sorry.I didnt realize I _ so fast.A.am goingB.would goC.have gone D.was going27.Pauls years of hard work finally _in 2012,when he was promoted to di

13、rectorof marketing of the company.A.turned outB.paid offC.made upD.put on28.Tom has become good friends with some of the volunteers in Guangzhou _he metin the Asian Games.A.whoB.whereC.whenD.which29.-Do you think the weather is good enough for a picnic?-Yes.You cant hope for _ day at this time of th

14、e year.A.a niceB.a nicerC.the nicerD.the nicest30.-What do you mean by this?-No need for you to worry about your money and be angry with me.You _ getit this afternoon.A.willB.shallC.mayD.need31._I agree with you on most points,here is one I shall insist on.A.WhileB.OnceC.UnlessD.Before32.Now the que

15、stion that you must carefully consider is _ can be put intopractice.A.how you have learnedB.how what you have learnedC.that why you have learnedD.how that you have learned33.-Have you ever been to the British Museum?-Sure.When I was in London,I _ it a couple of times.A.visitedB.would visitC.have vis

16、itedD.had visited34.Laura trusts you;only you can _her to give up the foolish dream of exploringthe cave.A.suggestB.adviseC.persuadeD.request35.-What is on show in the museum,Tom?-Some photos _ by a famous artist.A.takingB.takenC.to takeD.are taken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，然后从各

17、题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。During my second year of college,I was a part-time waitress in Chicago.I spentmost of my time on36and as little as possible on conversation.I wasnt usedto talking to unknown people except when taking37.One night,a little old man came in and38himself in my section.I took his

18、order and went on my way.But I39that he came in week after week and alwayssat at one of my tables.Slowly,I began having short40with him.His name was4Mr.Rodgers,but he41that I call him Don.I learned that he and his wife hadgone to dinner and a movie every Saturday.Since she had died,he42thetradition

19、alone.As the weeks went on,I began to sit and43talk with Don.We talked about hiswife,his days_44in the war,his son who had grown up and also served as apilot in the army.Eventually,we began to talk about my45 going to school,my new boyfriend and the expectation of my future.About four months after m

20、eeting him,I received46from a nurse telling me thatDon was in hospital.He was47complications(并发症)from a heart operation.I48drove to the hospital to see him.The first thing he did was thank me for49him to visit the doctor.At first I didnt know what he was50.Then Iremembered that about three weeks ear

21、lier,Don was51about chest pains and Igave him the number of a52I know.A nurse asked,“Are you his daughter?”and I replied,“No,Im his53.”54can become good friends.I recently found it55to talk to customers atthe restaurant and I have had a lot more fun.36.A.schoolB.workC.cinemaD.home37.A.ordersB.notesC

22、.adviceD.clothes38.A.raisedB.greetedC.seatedD.balanced39.A.realizedB.wonderedC.understoodD.noticed40.A.ExaminationsB.ConversationsC.preparationsD.competitions41.A.orderedB.believedC.refusedD.insisted42.A.called offB.left outC.carried onD.dealt with43.A.actuallyB.helplesslyC.obviouslyD.hopefully44.A.

23、escapingB.workingC.wanderingD.flying45.A.ambitionB.identityC.occupationD.hobby46.A.an articleB.a billC.an offerD.a call47.A.treatingB.experiencingC.studyingD.observing48.A.immediatelyB.eventuallyC.frequentlyD.deliberately49.A.forcingB.forbiddingC.urgingD.inviting50.A.going through B.setting asideC.r

24、eferring toD.making up51.A.arguingB.complainingC.discussingD.thinking52.A.doctorB.dentistC.lawyerD.manager53.A.studentB.waitressC.nieceD.secretary54.A.RelativesB.ColleaguesC.NeighborsD.Strangers55.A.unbelievableB.possibleC.enjoyableD.reasonable第三部分阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C

25、 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。AHenry Edwards HuntingtonHenry Edwards Huntington was born in 1850 in Oneonta,New York.In 1872 he went towork for his uncle,one of the owners of the Central Pacific Railroad.Twenty yearslater,Huntington moved to San Francisco at his uncles request to share management5of the Southern Pa

26、cific Railroad.On the way to San Francisco,he visited San Marino,and later bought it,which is home to his collections today.In 1902,Huntington moved his business operations to Los Angeles,where hedeveloped the street railway system that created the structure of the Los Angelesarea.He greatly expande

27、d the existing electric railway lines,creating an extensiveinter-urban system providing the transportation necessary.Huntingtons businessinterests continued to grow particularly in the areas of water,power,and landdevelopment;at one time he served on as many as 60 corporate boards throughout theUnit

28、ed States.At the age of 60,he announced his decision to retire in order to devote timeto his book and art collections and the landscaping of the 600-acre farm.In 1911the large Beaux Arts building,in the charge of the architect Myron Hunt,wascompleted.In 1913,Huntington married Arabella Duval Hunting

29、ton.She shared his interests incollecting.As one of the most important art collectors of her generation,she washighly influential in the development of the art collection now shown in the formerbuilding.In 1919,Henry and Arabella Huntington signed the agreement that conveyed their SanMarino property

30、 and collections to a nonprofit educational trust,creating theHuntington,one of the worlds great cultural,research,and educational centers.Henry E.Huntington died in 1927,leaving his great treasures the Huntington,including the world-famous Huntington Library,Art Gallery,and Botanical Gardensin San

31、Marino,California to the public,which hosts more than 500,000 visitors eachyear.56.What can you learn about Huntington from the first two paragraphs?A.He worked in many fields before he came to Los Angeles.B.He built a house to store his art collection in San Marino.C.He did a lot to the USA railway

32、 development.D.He founded the Central Pacific Railroad.57.What did Huntington do after his retirement?A.He devoted himself to his personal interests.B.He worked part time for non-profit business.C.He was in charge of an educational center.D.He shared his wifes interests with her.58.Which of the foll

33、owing can best describe Huntington?A.An excellent artist.B.A talented architect.C.An ambitious educator.D.A successful businessman.59.This article is most probably taken from_.A.a science fictionB.a newspaper reportC.a novelD.a biographyBThe Harbourside Development is one of the worlds most exciting

34、 places to shop.It is right on the edge of Sydney Harbour,and there are over 200 shops,sellingeverything from home-made sweets to the latest clothes in fashion;from Australian6souvenirs to Swiss watches and Japanese cameras.The Australian Wildlife Park has been specially built to give people an extr

35、a closelook at Australias native animals.Have your photo taken with a kangaroo,touchand feed koala bears.There are talks every afternoon about these animals,whichare only found in this part of the world.There is also an excellent souvenir shop.A visit to the Australian Museum is like an adventure ac

36、ross Australia.There areshows on the people and their way of life,and the whole continent.Talks and guidedtours help to make your visit unforgettable.There is also a caf and a good bookshop,selling excellent maps.Taronga Zoo has Australias finest collection of rainforest birds and sea-lifecentre whi

37、ch has many of the fish that can be found off the coasts of Australia andNew Zealand.Taronga is also famous for its large group of South East Asian monkeys.Fast food can be got at cafs.60.According to the text,where can a tourist get souvenirs in Sydney?A.The Harbourside Development and the Australi

38、an Wildlife Park.B.The Harbourside Development and Taronga zoo.C.The Australian Wildlife Park and Taronga zoo.D.The Australian Museum and Taronga Zoo.61.If the visiting time is very short and you still want to have a good knowledgeof the whole Australia,youd better go to_.A.The Australian MuseumB.Th

39、e Australian Wildlife ParkC.The Harbourside DevelopmentD.Taronga Zoo62.What animals can you see in these four places?A.Kangaroos,kola bears and rainforest birds.B.Kangaroos,rainforest birds and monkeys.C.Kangaroos,kola bears,rainforest birds,East Asian monkeys and snakes.D.Kangaroos,kola bears,rainf

40、orest birds,East Asian monkeys and sea-life.CCrowd controls could soon become an important skill for climbers on Mount Everest,as important as physical strength or watching the weather.In a single day last week,nearly 40 people reached the top of the world-a record.Reports from base campspoke of que

41、ues at dangerous ridges and crowds as people passed each other in thefinal dash for the 8,848 meters top.More traditional mountaineers tease about the circus atmosphere surrounding Everestin recent years,and there are warnings that the crowds are making the mountain moredangerous.In 1996,14 died on

42、the mountain when the members of several groups weretrapped at high altitudes by sudden snowstorms.Bad weather in early May led to thisyears jam on the summit ridge,but the loss,luckily,was light.Just four climbersdied,including a Nepali Sherpa who had made 11 previous successful climbing.Traditiona

43、lists are also worried about the growing tendency of climbers to setrecords and achieve“firsts”,rather than simply climb the mountain.This yearscrop of mountaineers included the oldest man,64-year-old Sherman Bull fromConnecticut,and the youngest,16-year-old Temba Tsheri Sherpa of Nepal.An Americanw

44、ith only one arm was on the mountain this year;an Indian with no legs also tried7but failed.Erik Weihennieyer,an American,became the first blind person to reachthe top of the world.His fellow climbers stayed in front of him on the way up,describing the type of land and ringing bells.Nepal（尼泊尔）views

45、Mount Everest as something of a cash cow.The government chargesjourneys a minimum of$70,000.That is probably why officials in Katmandu areignoring concerns about overcrowding and talking about even more climbers comingnext year.But a celebration of the 48th anniversary of the first conquest of Evere

46、st,by Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay,was cancelled after violent strikes.Tumultuous（动乱的）Nepali politics,it seems,could be just the crowd-controlmeasure that Everest needs.63.What is the problem that the climbers have to face in recent years?A.Bad Weather.B.Technology.C.Overcrowding.D.P

47、hysical strength.64.What is the main idea of the second paragraph?A.The risks of mountain climbing.B.The consequence of overcrowding.C.The challenge that climbers have to face.D.The damage that snowstorms have caused.65.Several climbers are mentioned in Paragraph 3 to show _.A.their great courageB.t

48、heir common motivationC.their different identityD.their outstanding achievements66.What is the attitude of the Nepali government towards overcrowding?A.Unconcerned.B.Doubtful.C.Disapproving.D.Worried.DClyde,a small-clawed otter,was moved from Auckland Zoo to Wellington Zoo two monthsago.The zookeepe

49、rs hoped he and the other otter Bonnie might start a family together.But only two days after he arrived,Clyde went missing.He had dug his way underone of the walls and was nowhere to be seen.The zookeepers set up cages inside the zoo,with plates of Clydes favorite fishin them,hoping to catch him.Two

50、 days went by and still there was no sign of Clyde.At last a couple saw Clyde at their house-a whole kilometer away in Newtown.Clyde was hiding in an out-of-reach hole outside their laundry.The zookeepers arrived and set up some more traps to try to catch him.But Clydeis a pretty smart otter.Twice h