温州市十校联合体2012-2013学年高二下学期期末联考
英语试题
第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）
第一节（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，有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What was the weather like on Saturday?
A. Windy
B. Rainy
C. Sunny
2．What does the woman imply about that district?
A. It’s famous for rivers
B. It’s badly polluted
C. It’s short of fish.
3．What do we know about John?
A. He is popular in his office
B. He smokes too much during work
C. He tries to avoid second-hand smoke
4．How much time is left for the speakers to get a drink?
A. Twenty minutes
B. Five minutes
C. Ten minutes
5．What does the man imply?
A. Pizza is his favorite dish
B. He wants to eat fish for dinner
C. The chicken he’s had tasted bad
第二节（共15小题；每小题 1 分，满分15分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳答案，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒种的时间阅读各小题；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。
听下面一段对话，回答6和第7题。
6. What was wrong with the man?
A. He lost his key
B. He had a car accident
C. He was late for a film
7．How did the man get to the cinema?
A. By bus
B. By bike
C. By car
听下面一段对话，回答8和第9题。
8．What will the man do at the weekend?
A. Play football
B. Enjoy a play
C. Watch a game
9．What will the woman probably do next?
A. Go to the theatre
B. Sell her ticker to Joyce
C. Invite Joyce to a play
听下面一段对话，回答10至第12题。
10．How many nights will the man stay at the hotel?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
11．What do we know about the man?
A. He will live in a room facing south
B. He has to change his schedule
C. He thinks the hotel’s services are terrible
12．What makes the man disappointed?
A. The room price is high
B. The breakfast isn’t included in the charge
C. There is no phone in the room
听下面一段对话，回答13至第16题。
13．What do we know about the role Elena played in her film?
A. She worries too much about her life
B. She has a very similar character to Elena’s
C. She is easily hurt by other people’s actions
14．What does Elena say about filming?
A. The filming days usually started and ended at the same time
B. She had to work every day of the week to make the film
C. She usually filmed a similar number of scenes each day
15．What did Elena find the most challenging about making the film?
A. Managing the main actors, controlling large groups of additional actors
B. Telling people what she wanted
C. Controlling large groups of additional actors
16．How does Elena feel about people’s concern for her age?
A. Annoyed
B. Worried
C. Proud
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the talk mainly about?
A. The development of the bicycle
B. The process of bicycle’s becoming popular
C. The materials of making the bicycle
18．What is the disadvantage of the bicycle before MacMillan’s design?
A. The rider’s feet couldn’t leave the ground
B. The bicycle couldn’t change directions
C. The wheels of the bicycle weren’t well fixed
19．When was the size of the bicycle’s wheels changed?
A. In 1817
B. In 1839
C. In 1869
20．What does the speaker say about the bicycle?
A . It is still not safe enough．
B. It will become better and better
C. It has been fully improved right now
第二部分英语知识运用（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）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。
21.—How about Christmas evening party?
—I should say it was success.
A. a; a
B. the; a
C. a; 不填
D. the; 不填
22. People suffered ________ from the disaster, but they didn’t lose confidence in rebuilding their homes.
A．a good many B．a large number C．a great variety D．a great deal
23. --- Do you feel like ______ there or shall we take a bus?
---- I’d like to walk. But since there isn’t much time left, I’d rather we _______ a taxi.
A. walking; hire
B. to walk; hire
C. to walk; hired
D. walking; hired
24 But for their help, we ____ the program in time.
A. can not finish
B. will not finish
C. had not finished
D. could not have finished
25. — Wow, where is my purse?
— ________! We will be late for the picnic.
A. Come on
B. Don’t worry
C. Take your time
D. Take it easy.
26. _______ the opposition from his family, the young graduate decided to follow his heart to set
up his own cartoon company.
A. In spite of
B. In favor of
C. In terms of
D. In need of
27. Jessica has always been honest and straightforward, and it doesn’t matter ________ that she’s
talking to.
A. who is it
B. who it is
C. it is who
D. it is whom
28. —Jenny, I hate to say it, but you really must go!
—________.
A. All right, if you insist
B. Not likely
C. Mind your own business
D. You must be kidding
29. Chemical pollution will bring about a threat to agriculture and food chain, and ________ to
human health.
A. frequently
B. significantly
C. steadily
D. consequently
30..For some time the expert __________ people of the health risks caused by passive smoking.
He says he won't stop until all the smokers around him decide to quit smoking.
A. is warned
B. is warning
C. has been warning
D. has been warned
31. Recently a survey ____ prices of the same goods in two different supermarkets has caused a
heated discussion among citizens.
A. comparing
B. compared
C. compares
D. being compared
32. Cheer up, Maria! You can also enjoy ______ you have been dreaming of, if you don’t lose heart.
A. as a convenient life as
B. as convenient a life as
C. as a life convenient as
D. convenient as a life as
33. I don’t know how it ___________ that our car was hit from behind.
A. let out
B. gave out
C. got about
D. came about
34.___________ his poem, he didn’t dare to submit it to the prof essor.
A. Not having polished
B. Having not polished
C. Not polished
D. Not being polished
35. Not until I ________ to work ____ how much time I had wasted.
A. did begin; did I realize
B. began; had I realized
C. did begin; had I realized
D. began; did I realize
第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20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。
One sunny afternoon, a seven-year-old girl went for a walk. She crossed a large area of grassland into the woods __36__ she realized that she was lost.
Sitting on a rock and __37__ what to do, she began crying. After a while. She__38__ to walk along a wide path lined with tall trees and thick bushes. __39__ it was getting dark, she saw
a small, dark wooden house. She opened the door and __40__ stepped in. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise, and she ran out the door and back to the __41__. Cold and tired, she fell asleep near a __42__.
The girl’s parents were out and her dog, Laddy, was at home. Laddy __43__ that his mistress （女主人）was in danger. He jumped __44__ a window, breaking the glass. He looked in the fields. But he couldn’t find his mistress anywhere. However, from the ground came a __45__ scent (气味) as he lowered his head. He __46__ the scent and walked across the grassland. Barking __47__ into the air, the dog __48__ through the woods until he found the __49__ . But the girl was not there, so he headed back to the woods. Much to his __50__ , he saw his mistress’ blue shirt in the distance. He __51__ over some bushes and saw the little stream, where the girl was __52__.
When she opened her eyes and 53 her dog standing beside her, the girl said, “you 54 me, Laddy,” and she kissed him several times. Seeing their daughter and dog coming back, the parents burst into tears of 55 . That night Laddy had a heror’s supper: a huge meal of steak
36. A. before B. since C. while D. as
37. A. wondering B. forgetting C. remembering D. regretting
38. A. preferred B. expected C. failed D. decided
39. A. When B. Until C. If D. Because
40. A. carelessly B. cautiously C. hopelessly D. unwillingly
41. A. trees B. bushes C. woods D. grasses
42. A. stream B. rock C. tree D. house
43. A. found B. sensed C. heard D. smelt
44. A. at B. through C. in D. onto
45. A. terrible B. strange C. pleasant D. familiar
46. A. missed B. discovered C. followed D. ignored
47. A. calmly B. loudly C. merrily D. gently
48. A. searched B. wandered C. looked D. travelled
49. A. window B. girl C. house D. hero
50. A. satisfaction B. disappointment C. embarrassment D. delight
51. A. jumped B. climbed C. walked D. flew
52. A. awake B. abandoned C. available D. asleep
53. A. spotted B. watched C. observed D. saw
54. A. disturbed B. comforted C. rescued D. scared
55. A. pain B. shock C. sorrow D. relief
第三部分：阅读理解（第一节15小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Twenty years ago I discovered I was unexpectedly pregnant. I was on my own and in an extremely limited financial situation. So I worked at a pet shop. Having little money, I started losing weight instead of gaining it.
There was a neighbor woman I had visited with a couple of times, and she started working at the pet shop too. Every day, for lunch, she would produce large, organic salads and other very healthy meals. To my surprise she insisted that I have some of her lunch. I tried to refuse, but she
was determined. Puzzled, I managed to eat, and when I admitted to everyone at work that I was pregnant, she was very excited, and kept on feeding me, despite the fact that I couldn’t hold it down for very long.
She told me that the body very efficiently directed the nutrition to my developing baby. All through my pregnancy she was a guardian angel, looking after me. We became very close friends, and she and her husband even attended my daughter’s birth. They ended up taking us into their home and we became part of their family.
One day I mentioned how much I appreciated how she had shared her lunch with me when we worked at the pet shop. She smiled a secretive smile. She told me “I just knew you were part of our family!” I was stunned（不知所措）as I considered this new information. Here I had been alone and pregnant and poor, only to be taken under wing by this woman.
This is, to me, just another of the endless miracles that have lifted me up through my life. In reality I was never alone.
56. Why did the author begin to work at a pet shop?
A. She was pregnant out of expectation.
B. She meant to lose weight quickly.
C. She was short of money.
D. She felt lonely and needed friends.
57. From the passage we can infer that the author’s neighbor was ______.
A. far-sighted
B. warm-hearted
C. strong-minded
D. straight-forward
58. We can learn from the passage that ________.
A. organic salads are healthy meals
B. the author hated to say she was pregnant
C. the author never thanked her neighbor
D. the author must have been an orphan(孤儿)
59. What made the author surprised was that the neighbor _______.
A. started working in the pet shop
B. insisted the author share her lunch
C. was excited to know her pregnancy
D. kept on feeding her
60. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The auth or gave birth to her daughter in the neighbor’s home.
B. The neighbor and her husband were there when the author gave birth.
C. The author was alone when she gave birth to her daughter.
D. The neighbor’s husband gave the author guidance through her pregnancy.
B
An idea that started in Seattle's public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time.
In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyed by all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched (发起）the "If All of Seattle Read the Same Book " project in 1998. Her original program used author visits, study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hong Kong.
In Chicago, the mayor appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the "One Book, One Chicago" program. As a result, reading clubs
and neighborhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character.
The only problem arose in New York, where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity(一致）can be achieved .Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point ,putting all their energy and passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself.
Ultimately, as Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word.
61. What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy?
A. To invite authors to guide readers.
B. To encourage people to read and share.
C. To involve people in community service.
D. To promote the friendship between cities.
62. Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project?
A. They had little interest in reading.
B. They were too busy to read a book.
C. They came from many different backgrounds
D. They lacked support from the local government
63. According to the passage, where would the project be more easily carried out?
A. In large communities with little sense of unity
B. In large cities where libraries are far from home
C. In medium-sized cities with a diverse population
D. In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached
64. The underlined words “shared a word” in Paragraph 5 probably mean
A. exchanged ideas with each other
B. discussed the meaning of a word
C. gamed life experience
D. used the same language
65. According to Nancy, the degree of success of the project is judged by
A. the careful selection of a proper book
B. the growing popularity of the writers
C. the number of people who benefit from reading.
D. the number of books that each person reads.
C
Every day Yang Hongwei takes the bus home from work, staring silently at the European-style villas(别墅), luxury cars and twinkling lights from the shopping center that he sees through the window.
Yang works for a software company in Zhongguancun. He dreams of such a life, away from poverty, and that hope has kept him in Beijing for three years since he graduated from university.
Soon Yang squeezes his way off the bus to the reality of his life: his home—a 10-square-metre room that costs 550 yuan (81 US dollars) or about one-fifth of his salary in rent every month. It’s very cold inside the house as it ha s no central heating system. He has to stand the long and cold winter. Determined to achieve his dream, Yang says he has changed jobs “numerous” times in the past three years and is considering quitting his present job.
Yang’s frustration over his life as a migrant is shared by many other graduates that have moved into big cities. Together they have come to be called the “ant tribe”, a term created by Chinese sociologists to describe the struggles of young migrants, who, armed with their diplomas, flood to big cities in hopes of a better life only to put up with low-paying jobs and poor living conditions. They share every similarity with ants. They live in colonies in crowded areas. They’re intelligent and hardworking, yet unknown and underpaid. The term, sociologists have said, also reflects their helplessness in a world governed by the law of the concrete jungle—only the strongest survive.
A survey in Ant TribeⅡfound nearly 30 percent of the “ants” are graduates of famous key universities—almost three times the percentage of 2009. Most have degrees in popular majors, such as medicine, engineering, economics and management. In addition, 7.2 percent of the “ants” have at least a master’s degree compared to 1.6 percent in 2009. Most said the economic recovery did not really improve their financial situations, and 66 percent said their incomes fell short of their expectations, the survey also found.
For two years, Lian Si, a post-doctoral fellow at the Center for Chinese and Global Affairs of Peking University, who has studied the phenomenon, led a team of more than 100 graduate students to follow the groups in university towns like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan and Xi’an. Lian evaluates the total population of the “ant community” in major cities at one mi llion across China, with about 100,000 found in Beijing alone. Lian predicts that an increasingly challenging job market will see the ant tribe growing further in number. Another 6.3 million graduates are expected to join migrant workers and other job hunters in what promises to be a fierce labour competition.
The ant tribe’s embarrassing living situations have become a serious social issue, and the government should develop “second-and-third-tier cities” to attract more graduates from big cities. However, “ants” expect more study and training opportunities in big cities, which keeps them in positive mindsets despite their situations. As in the case of Yang, he is optimistic about getting a new job soon, having received eight interview offers in a week after sending out his resume. The prospect of landing a higher-paying job keeps him hopeful of moving out of the slum district(贫民区) soon. The sooner the better.
66. Yang has worked in Beijing since graduation from university ______.
A. to live in a beautiful villa of European style
B. to have more opportunities to be promoted
C. to enjoy a busy life in a software company
D. to struggle for a better-off life in a big city
67. Which of the following best describes “ant tribe”?
A. It refers to the group of low-income graduates living in embarrassing conditions.
B. It refers to the people who work hard like ants but are paid little.
C. It refers to the sociologists and scholars researching into some social phenomena.
D. It refers to some well-educated people who c an’t survive in society.
68. What can be learned from the survey about “ant tribe”?
A. Most of the “ants” are graduates who have high diplomas like master’s degree.
B. About 10 percent of the “ants” graduated from famous key universities in 2009.
C. The total population of the “ant community” in Beijing reaches about one million.
D. About 66 percent of the “ants” are satisfied with their present financial s ituations.
69. What does the writer think of the phenomenon of “ant tribe”?
A. “Ant tribe” has become too serious a social problem to solve.
B. It is the government’s duty to solve the problem of “ant tribe”.
C. Both the government and the graduates have the responsibility.
D. The existence of “ant tribe” has little influence on job market s.
70. The passage is mainly about ______.
A. the “ant tribe’s” dream and reality
B. a recent survey about the “ant tribe”
C. the “ant tribe’s” living conditions
D. a new urban life style—“ant tribe”
第二节:任务型阅读下面文章中有5处（第66~70题）需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合各段意思的小标题，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
Li Hua has just come back from the US and intends to give some of his relatives mentioned in 61-65 some DVDs as gifts. He brings back six DVDs（A-F）. After the description of each person, decide which DVD is the most suitable one for the people. There is one extra DVD, which you do not need to use.
71. Li Hua’s grandfather is a fan of Jules Verne, the father of modern science fiction. He dreamed to be a hero and save people in trouble when he was young.Although he is old now, he will not miss a good science fiction movie.
72. Li Hua’s mother works in a primary school as an English teacher. She thought English learning should be interesting, and she often puts on some English movies in class, so students can not only learn the language but history and culture. Of course the language in the movie will not be difficult and it will be better if there is a beautiful English song in it.
73. Li Hua’s father is a history professor in a college. He is especially interested in the history of some foreign countries such as Egypt, Germany and the UK. Now he is preparing a lecture about the history of the UK and needs some materials.
74. Li Hua’s elder sister loves reading lov e stories ever since she was a middle school student. Now, she has just fallen in love with a good guy. They both love seeing good films, and now, of course, a film about love is their favorite.
75. Li Hua’s elder brother is a history lover under his father’s influence. He was fond of movies about wars in history. He has seen many movies about people struggling in Japanese or Nazis’ prisons, and he would like to see something different.
A. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
A hunter, a scientist, a vampire, an invisible man, an immortal, a spy, a beast…When a masked madman known as “The Fantom（幽灵）” tries to control the world, great adventurer Allan Quatermain sets up a team of superheroes, the likes of which mankind has never seen. Now, despite fighting their own personal demons and each other, they must join forces to save the world.
B. The Prince of Egypt
This cartoon movie attracted audiences the world over with its fantastic artistry, timeless story and powerful music. This masterpiece became one of the top animated films of all time. The extraordinary tale of two brothers---one born of royal blood, one an orphan with a secret past---is brought to life as never before, with unforgettable characters voiced by many stars. One of the two brothers becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth, the other the chosen leader of his people. What they do will forever change their lives---and the world.
C. As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me
Based on the true story of Josef Mar tin Bauer’s best-selling novel, this powerful movie tells us the unbelievable journey of German soldier Clemens Forell in his dramatic escape from a Siberian（西伯利亚的）labor camp after World War II. Through the bitter cold of winter, deserted landscapes, and life－threatening adventures, Forell who was determined to return to his family makes his way, step by step, day by day, towards Persia and freedom. 14,000 and 3 endless years of uncertainty later, he is finally about to reach his destination.
D. Braveheart
This Academy Award winning film, directed by Mel Gibson, tells the story of the great thirteenth century Scottish hero William Wallace, known to his countrymen as Braveheart. Gibson stars as Wallace, who leads the Scots to fight against the cruel English king Edward I after he suffers a personal tragedy at the hands of English soldiers. Willing to fight to the death for Scotland’s freedom, Wallace and his c ompanions, whose faith in freedom is stronger than any English army, fight bravely with their enemy.
第II卷：非选择题部分（共25分）
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分25分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）, 并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
The day before yesterday, I went to the bookstore where is near our school to buy a reference book. It was Saturday, so there was many people. Under the help of the shop assistants, I quickly got the book I needed. I was about to leave while I found someone trying to steal a man’s money. Although I was nervous, but I tried to think of a way to help. Suddenly, a good idea occurred me. I stepped on the man’s foot on purposes. As expected, the man’s scream gives the
thief a fright, who quickly walked out of the shop. After hear my explanation, the man smiled and showed great gratitude to him.
第二节：书面表达（满分15分）
回顾我们的生活，总有一些让人感动的、或记忆犹新的瞬间。现在请你根据下面的提示内容用英语写一篇120词左右的短文。
1)给你留下印象最深的他(她)是谁?
2)他(她)做了什么事情让你印象深刻?
3)你从他(她)所做的事中悟到了什么?
2012学年第二学期十校联合体高二期末联考
答题卷（第II卷）
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分25分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）, 并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
The day before yesterday, I went to the bookstore where is near our school to buy a reference book. It was Saturday, so there was many people. Under the help of the shop assistants, I quickly got the book I needed. I was about to leave while I found someone trying to steal a man’s money. Although I was nervous, but I tried to think of a way to help. Suddenly, a good idea occurred me. I stepped on the man’s foot on purposes. As expected, the man’s scream gives the thief a fright, who quickly walked out of the shop. After hear my explanation, the man smiled and showed great gratitude to him.
第二节：书面表达（满分15分）
回顾我们的生活，总有一些让人感动的、或记忆犹新的瞬间。现在请你根据下面的提示内容用英语写一篇短文。
1)给你留下印象最深的他(她)是谁?
2)他(她)做了什么事情让你印象深刻?
3)你从他(她)所做的事中悟到了什么?
【写作要求】
1．在短文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事；
2．短文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；
3．短文开头已给出，不计人总词数；
4．短文词数120词左右。
I'd like to say something about _____________________________________________________
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第二节：书面表达（满分15分）
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I’d like to say something about my best friend Lily, who is optimistic and crazy about flowers.
There was a potted plant in our school. Every morning, after getting to school, Lily would walk to the plant and enjoy its loveliness. When asked why, she answered that because the plant needed her praise. With the daily praises and tender loving care, the plant bloomed at last. So did Lily’s face. The flowers brought Lily satisfaction because of the wonders of their beauty, and she delivered the happiness to all of us. With a kind and rosy heart, Lily makes everyone around her comfortable.
The plants need our admiration just as we need others’ support. Thus, we can lead a blessed life. Everyone welcomes love, like a flower welcomes the sunshine.
命题人：上塘中学高二备课组
审核人：瑞安十中潘晓辉