2010学年第二学期阶段质量检测试卷(高二英语)

2010学年第二学期阶段质量检测试卷

高二英语

考试时间： 120 分钟 满分 150分

第I卷 (共105分)

I. Listening Comprehension

Section A

Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of

each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the

questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the

four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you

have heard.

1. A. Review the last point. B. Go on to the next chapter.

C. Leave the classroom. D. Point out the teacher’s mistake.

2. A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday.

C. Thursday. D. Friday.

3. A. It was given away. B. It was made smaller.

C. It was put on display. D. It was taken to the cleaner’s

4. A. Go right into the office. B. Come back at four.

C. Wait for a short time. D. Change the appointment.

5. A. Judy comes to the party. B. Judy planned the party.

C. Judy hasn’t appeared yet. D. Judy doesn’t have any imagination.

6. A. Borrow 25 cents. B. Use the woman’s phone.

C. Look for a phone nearby. D. Pay the woman’s phone bill.

7. A. 1 hour. B. 1 hour and 15 minutes.

C. 2 hours. D. 1 hour and 35 minutes.

8. A. She paid $40 for the coat.

B. It was a gift from her husband.

C. She bought the coat on her birthday.

D. Her friend gave it to her as a birthday present.

9. A. They don’t have to go to the concert. B. His brother should let them use the car.

C. The subway is fine with her. D. A car wouldn’t be any faster.

10. A. The woman. B. The man.

C. The woman’s mother. D. The baker.

Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on

each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once.

When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one

would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

11. A. They thought he was very smart.

B. They thought he was crazy.

C. They thought he was naughty. D. They thought he was not bright.

12. A. He always argued with people.

B. He didn’t finish secondary school.

C. His teachers didn’t want to recommend him.

D. He didn’t know how to write clearly and simply.

13. A. Einstein was born in 1879.

B. Einstein became famous when he was old.

C. Einstein said that those who admired him were crazy.

D. People don’t understand Einstein’s idea.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following speech.

14. A. On the first floor. B. On the second floor.

C. On the third floor. D. On the fourth floor.

15. A. In 1872. B. In 1782.

C. In 1930. D. In 1718.

16. A. The president.

B. A newspaper.

C. The owner of the building.

D. The head of the fire department.

Section CDirections: In Section C, you will bear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read

twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the

information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

Telephone message

From: 17 .To: The Four Seasons.

Purpose: To book a room.

Date: Friday the 17th to Sunday the 19th.

Room: A 18 room, with a private bathroom.

Arriving time: Around 19

p.m. on Friday.

More booking: A table for dinner; theater tickets and

20 tours

Complete the form. Write one word for each answer.

Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.

Is this the first time that James has visited Sydney? 21 .When does James intend to visit the Sydney Opera House? 22 .Is Darling Harbor a shopping center?No. It’s a 23 .What kind of bus can take James to see the attractions of the city? 24 .Complete the form. Write no more than three words for each answer.

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B. C and D.

Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.

25. You can’t live ________ the protection of your parents forever.

A. at B. in C. on D. under

26. Neither side is prepared to talk to ________ unless we can smooth things over between them.

A. others B. the other C. another D. one other

27. Since the strong earthquake attacked Japan on March 11th, 2011, every possible means

________ by the Japanese government to minimize the damage caused by it.