2012-2013学年广东省执信中学高二上学期期中 英语试题

2012-2013学年度第一学期高二级英语科期中考试试卷本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共15页，满分为150分。

考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1、答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和学号填写在答题卡和答卷密封线内相应的位置上，用2B铅笔将自己的学号填涂在答题卡上。

2、选择题每小题选出答案后，有2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；不能答在试卷上。

3、非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答卷纸上作答，答案必须写在答卷纸各题目指定区域内的相应位置上，超出指定区域的答案无效；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁和平整。

第一部分(共85分)I. 听力理解（共两节，满分10分）第一节单项选择（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面两段对话。

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。

每段对话读两遍。

听第1段对话，回答第1-3题。

1. What should be the relationship between the two speakers?A. Wife and husband.B. Interviewer and interviewee.C. Boss and employee.2. What does the man usually do on Friday?A. Visiting friends.B. Going sailing.C. Watching television at home.3. Which of the following statements is true according to the interview?A. They have enjoyed a happy marriage for many years.B. They are probably a young couple without kids.C. Mr. Robinson never cooks.听第2段独白，回答第4-5题。

4. E-mail is a good way of communication because ________.A. You can chat with your unseen pals (笔友).B. It’s not a life conversation.C. A reply can be back instantly in any case.5. From the monologue (独白), we know that Linda ________.A. lives upstairs together with her mother in New York nowB. didn’t often talk to her mother though living upstairsC. drops lines while telephoning her mother第二节听取信息（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答卷号为6-10的空格中。

II. 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分25分）第一节单项选择（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）11. When driving on the busy road, you can never be ________.A. cautiousB. too cautiousC. carefulD. too careless12.I almost knew nothing about the accident ________ the report about it in thenewspaper.A. besidesB. apart fromC. except forD. beside13. The football team, ________ 22 players and three coaches, was set up about 3 yearsago.A. made upB. consisted ofC. making up ofD. consisting of14. Since the couple were laid off, the ________ of their family have become worse andworse.A. settingB. environmentC. circumstancesD. surroundings15. ________ with so much trouble, we have much difficulty in completing the task ontime.A. FacingB. FaceC. FacedD. To face16. They have a good knowledge of English but little ________ they know aboutGerman.A. haveB. didC. hadD. do17.Cheer up and don’t ________ the control of your bad fate, and you’ll achieve whatyou want some day.A. submitB. submitting toC. submitted toD. submit to18.It was in the room ________ the old man is living now ________ Tom was born 20years ago.A. that; thatB. where; whereC. that; whereD. where; that19. When he took a deep breath, he felt his chest ________, so he went to the doctor.A. hurtB. woundC. injureD. damage20. We all know that, ________, the situation will get worse.A. not if dealt carefully withB. if dealt not carefully withC. if not carefully dealt withD. not carefully dealt with21. While watching television, ________.A. the doorbell rangB. the doorbell ringsC. we heard the doorbell ringD. we heard the doorbell rings22.With the popularity of the Internet banking, it is becoming more convenient to________ a business credit card for personal use online.A. apply forB. look forC. pay forD. search for23.The pilot asked all the passengers on board to remain ________ as the plane wasmaking a landing.A. seatingB. seatedC. to be seatingD. seat24. We finally arrived at a situation ________ we were making a small profit.A. thatB. whichC. whoD. where25. ________ his exercise book, he was scolded by the teacher.A. Not having handed inB. Having not handed inC. Not handing inD. Handing not in26. I couldn’t do my homework with all that noise ________.A. goes onB. going onC. went onD. to go on27. ________, he would have been able to pass the final exam.A. If he studied harderB. Had he studied harderC. If he were studying harderD. Studied harder for him28. Hardly ________ the school gate when the bell began to ring.A. the boy had reachedB. the boy reachedC. had the boy reachedD. did the boy reach29. ________, I have never seen anyone who’s as capable as John.A. As long as I have traveledB. Now that I have traveled so muchC. Much as I have traveledD. As I have traveled much30.The house ________ in the big storm, the workers are rebuilding it now.A. destroyingB. having destroyedC. destroyedD. being destroying 第二节完形填空（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31-45各题所给的A, B, C, D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

One fine afternoon I was walking along Fifth Avenue, when I remembered that it was necessary to buy a pair of socks. I turned into the first sock shop that caught my eye, and a boy clerk who could not have been more than seventeen years old 31 .―What can I do for you, sir?‖―I wish to buy a pair of socks.‖ His eyes glowed. There wasa note of 32 in his voice. ―Did you know that you had come into the33 place in the world to buy socks?‖ I had not been aware of that, as my entrance had been 34 . ―Come with me,‖ said the boy, happily. I followed him to the back of the shop, and he began to take down from the shelves box after box, 35 their contents for my pleasure.―Hold on, lad, I am going to buy only one pair!‖―I know that,‖ said he, ―but I want you to see how 36 beautiful these are. Aren’t they wonderful?‖ There was on his face an 37 of serious and holy happiness, as if he were 38 to me the mysteries of his religion. I became far more interested in him than in the socks. I looked at him in amazement. ―My friend,‖ said I, ―if you can keep this up, if this is not merely the enthusiasm that comes from curiosity, from having a new job, if you can keep up this enthusiasm and 39 day after day, in ten years you will own every sock in the United States.‖My amazement at his pride and 40 in salesmanship will be easily41 by all who read this article. In our daily life, we often 42 bad service in some shops. For example, in many shops the customer has to wait for someone to wait upon him. And when finally some clerk does notice you, you are made to feel as if you were 43 him.I have observed this depressing 44 in the lives of so many people in so many occupations that I have come to the conclusion that the surest road to failure is to do things 45 .31. A. turned away B. walked around C. came forward D. rushed out32. A. cold B. anger C. hatred D. passion33. A. finest B. cheapest C. dearest D. worst34. A. careful B. accidental C. considerate D. preplanned35. A. displaying B. selling C. purchasing D. hiding36. A. commonly B. averagely C. marvelously D. seriously37. A. doubt B. expression C. hesitation D. pain38. A. sticking B. joking C. cheating D. revealing39. A. experience B. excitement C. expectation D. surprise40. A. boredom B. unwillingness C. coldness D. joy41. A. misled B. understood C. forgotten D. ignored42. A. come up with B. come through C. come across D. come out43. A. interrupting B. helping C. praising D. supporting44. A. improvement B. rise C. progress D. decline45. A. sincerely B. patiently C. mechanically D. honestly III. 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AKnowing that Louise Mallard had heart trouble, care was taken to tell her the news of her husband’s death.It was her sister, Josephine, who told her. Her husband Richard had been in the newspaper office when the news of the railway accident was received, with Brent Mallard’s name leading the list of ―killed‖.On hearing the news Louise cried at once in her sister’s arms. When her tears ended she went to her room alone. She would have no one follow her. She sank into the comfortable armchair that faced the open window, as if she was pressed down by a sadness that seemed to reach into her soul.From the window she could see the tops of trees and new green spring life. The delicious smell of rain was in the air. Some blue sky could be seen through the clouds. She was young, with a fair, calm and intelligent face. But now there was an empty look in her eyes, as she dully stared out at the sky.Fearing for her sister, Josephine came to the door and begged Louise to come out. Finally she opened the door. She held her sister’s waist and together they came down the stairs. Richard stood waiting for them at the bottom.Suddenly there was the sound of someone opening the front door. Brent Mallard entered. He had been far from the accident, and did not even know there had been one. He stood in shock as Louise let out a scream.When the doctor came, he said Louise Mallard had died of a heart attack.46. Why was great care needed to tell Louise about the news of the death of her husband?A. It was feared that she would kill herself.B. It was not yet certain he was dead.C. She had no one there to support her.D. It was feared that the shock would kill her.47. Which of the following statements about Louise is true?A. Her brother-in-law was a journalist.B. Josephine was her cousin.C. Her husband worked as a train driver.D. She died in the spring.48. How did Brent feel when Louise let out a scream?A. SadB. SurprisedC. JoyfulD. Excited49. Which family tree shows the correct relationship between the characters in the story?A. B.Brent Louise Josephine Richard Louise Brent Richard JosephinC. D.Richard Louise Brent Josephine Richard Louise Josephine Brent50. What is the best title for this story?A. The SpiritB. A Shocking DeathC. The AccidentD. Home ComingBAfter years of research and testing, the hybrid car was developed and put on the market. It’s an interesting and exciting new improvement in today’s world as we look for better ways to protect the quality of the air we breathe and conserve our natural resources.The quality of our air is affected by many different things. But one of the largest sources of air pollution is the burning of fossil fuels such as coal and gasoline which are used to power a car’s engine. The EPA has set national standards to help control the level of harmful pollutants sent off into the air, and the automobile industry has acted by producing a hybrid car that uses less gas and therefore causes less pollution.A hybrid car is a combination of a regular car that runs on gasoline and an electric car that is battery powered. Some people tend to think that since the hybrid car is partially electric, you have to plug it in to charge it. But that’s not how it works. The 144volt battery pack is actually recharged through the energy that is produced when the car’s brakes are used. This is referred to as ―regenerative braking‖, because it generates electricity.Although the hybrid car still runs on gasoline most of the time, this helps it use less gas than a regular car. When the driver stops at a traffic light, the engine automatically shuts off to save fuel. Then, as soon as the driver puts the car in gear and touches the gas pedal, the engine starts back up.Have you ever ridden in a car with someone who ran out of gas? That probably wouldn’t happen if you were riding in a hybrid car. It flashes a wa rning on its computer screen that says, ―I am low on gas‖. When it completely runs out, the warning reads, ―YOU ARE NOW OUT OF GAS!‖ Then the electric power su pply kicks in to let the driver travel a few more miles to a gas station.51. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The hybrid car will be put on the market.B. Hybrid cars run faster than regular cars.C. When the hybrid car stops at a traffic light, the driver will get a warning.D. The burning of fossil fuels is one of the largest sources of air pollution.52. According to the passage, the word ―hybrid‖ refers to ________.A. a high tech discoveryB. energy savingC. a new inventionD. a combination of two things53. ―Regenerative braking‖ is an important process of the hybrid car because ________.A. it allows the car to come to a quick stopB. it gives the driver a smoother rideC. it produces energy to charge the batteryD. it can control the speed of the car54. Which of the following is right about the EPA?A. They designed hybrid cars.B. They outlawed (宣布……为不合法) the burning of fossil fuels.C. They set important guidelines that help control pollution.D. Their main purpose is to protect endangered plants and animals.55. Which of the following is the reason for developing hybrid cars?A. They use less gas than regular cars.B. They’re safer to drive than most cars.C. They’re more modern than other cars.D. They cost less than regular cars.CIn cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum (最大值) rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartments. Their rent cannot increase, and therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have negative effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits. Therefore, they invest in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent-controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments in the city.Some theorists argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum helps people who generally look for unskilled, low-paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may hire fewer workers. They will replace workers with machinery. The price, which is the wage that employers must pay, increases. Therefore, other things being equal, the number of workers that employers want decreases. Thus, critics claim, an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage.Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their dignity (尊严). Because of the law, workers cannot sell their services for less than the minimum.Furthermore, employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages.Economic theory predicts the results of economic decisions such as decisions about farm production, rent control, and the minimum wage. The predictions may be correct only if “other things are equal”. Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do not agree on the value of different decisions. Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there are no simple answers to economic questions.56. There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may ________.A. cause a shortage of apartmentsB. worry those who rent apartments as homesC. increase the profits of landlordsD. encourage landlords to invest in building apartment57. According to the critics, rent control ________.A. will always benefit those who rent apartmentsB. is unnecessaryC. will bring negative effects in the long runD. is necessary under all circumstances58. The problem of unemployment will arise ________.A. if the minimum wage is set too highB. if the minimum wage is set too lowC. if the workers are unskilledD. if the maximum wage is set59. The passage tells us ________.A. the relationship between supply and demandB. the possible results of government controlsC. the necessity of government controlD. the urgency of getting rid of government controls60. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The results of economic decisions can not always be predicted.B. Minimum wage can not always protect employees.C. Economic theory can predict the results of economic decisions if other factors arenot changing.D. Economic decisions should not be based on economic theory.DLONDON(Reuters)—Quiet please—Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is preparing to have her swans counted.Buckingham Palace has announced that the annual Swan Upping, a tradition dating back to the 12th century which involves a counting of the swan population on the River Thames, will be conducted by the Queen’s official Swan Marker from July 20 to July 24.―With the assistance of the Queen’s Sw an Warden, Professor Christopher Perrins ofthe University of Oxford, the swans and young cygnets (小天鹅) are also assessed for any signs of injury or disease,‖ Buckingham Palace said in announcing the count.The process involves the Swan Marker, David Barber, rowing up the Thames for five days with the Swan Warden in traditional wooden boats while wearing special scarlet uniforms and counting, weighing and measuring swans and cygnets.It may seem strange, but it is very important to the Queen. According to custom, Britain’s queen or king owns all unmarked, mute (不出声的) swans in open water, but the Queen now exercises the right only on areas of the Thames and its nearby tributaries.In medieval (中世纪) times, the Swan Marker would not only travel up the river counting the swans, but would catch as many as possible as they were sought after for banquets and feasts.This year, the Swan Marker and the Swan Warden are particularly keen to discover how much damage is being caused to swans and cygnets by attacks from dogs and from abandoned fishing tackle (渔具).It is also an important year because Queen Elizabeth has decided to join her team of Swan Uppers for part of the census. She will follow them up the river and visit a local school project on the whole subject of swans, cygnets and the Thames.―Education and conservati on are essential to the role of Swan Upping and the involvement of school children is always a rewarding experience,‖ Buckingham Palace said.61. In medieval times, ________.A. swans were better protected than nowB. a lot of swans were killed by dogsC. swans were a delicious dish on royal banquetsD. common people could catch the swans62. We can infer from the passage that the process of counting the swans ________.A. remains almost unchanged in the past yearsB. involves a lot of royal membersC. sometimes lasts longer than beforeD. is always guarded by special soldiers63. This year, the Swan Marker and the Swan Warden mainly want to find out ________.A. the exact number of swans and cygnetsB. how a local school project is going onC. how much damage the swans and cygnets sufferD. how education and conservation are carried out along the Thames64. Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A. Britain’s Queen is concerned about swans.B. Britain’s Queen orders a count of swans.C. An old tradition in Buckingham Palace.D. Queen Elizabeth will count swans herself.65. The underlined word ―tributaries‖ can be best replaced by ________.A. districtsB. banksC. treesD. branches第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。