湖南省株洲市二中2012-2013学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题

湖南省株洲市二中2012-2013学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题

本试题卷分四个部分，共8页，时量l20分钟,满分150分.

PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION

PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)

SECTION A (22. 5 marks)

Directions:In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, Band C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each questions. You will hear each conversation TWICE.

Conversation 1

1. What did the man do before they met?

A. He bought some things.

B. He did some house work.

C. He went to a meeting.

2. How would they go to the Art Gallery?

A. By bus

B. By taxi

C. By car.

Conversation 2

3. Where are the speakers most probably？

A. At a clinic.

B. At a classroom.

C. At home.

4. What does the man say about his throat?

A. There is nothing wrong with it.

B. He has a pain in it.

C. He has some trouble swallowing things.

Conversation 3

5. How far is it from the post office to the school?

A. About 150 meters.

B. About 100 meters.

C. About 50 meters.

6. Where does the man really want to go?

A. To the bank.

B. To the school.

C. To the post office.

Conversation 4

7. What will the woman do tonight?

A. Play football.

B. Attend a ball.

C. Buy a ball.

8. What does the woman’s sister like best?

A. Blue.

B. Red.

C. White.

9. How much will the woman pay for what she has bought？

A. $ 300.

B. $ 600.

C. $ 900.

Conversation 5

10. Why can not Tom and Lily meet tonight?

A. Because Lily is not at home.

B. Because Tom will attend an important party.

C. Because Tom will not be in Shandong.

11. What time is the man going to leave?

A. 2:15.

B. 2:30.

C. 2:00.

12. What do we know about Tom and Lily?

A. Teacher and student.

B. Boyfriend and girlfriend.

C. Boss and employee.

Conversation 6

13. What can we know about the man?

A. He is quiet.

B. He is lively.

C. He is upset.

14. What does the woman want the man to do?

A. Teach her Chinese.

B. Chat with her.

C. Write an article.

15. What’s the man learning there?

A. English.

B. Chinese.

C. Japanese.

Section B (7. 5 marks)

Directions：In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE

PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)

SECTION A (15marks)

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.

21. A poet and artist with high fame ______ coming to speak to us about Chinese literature

and painting tomorrow afternoon.

A. is

B. are

C. was

D. were

22. To keep healthy, you should eat any of the food that is offered on the table _______ it is not

well cooked.

A. if

B. until

C. that

D. unless

23. When his wife returned from abroad, Kevin ____ his paintings at the art museum in his

hometown.

A. was exhibiting

B. exhibited

C. would exhibit

D. had been exhibiting

24. I would prefer _______ a low-income job that I am interested in rather than _________ my

interest.

A. to do; abandon

B. doing; abandon

C. to do; to abandon

D. doing; to abandon

25.______ the point that we should be punctual the next day, our director left the meeting room

ahead of time.

A. Stressing

B. Having stressed

C. To stress

D. Being stressed

26.The naughty boy had wanted to play football with the kids in the street, but his parents warned

him ____.

A. not to

B. not to do

C. to do

D. of doing

27. Faced with challenges, your ability is makes a difference.

A．that B. which C. how D. what

28. ______ more energy to my studies instead of to online games, I would be sitting in

a comfortable office now.

A. Were I devoted

B. Had I devoted

C. Would I devote

D. Should I devote

29. The poor boy seems _____ the news that his father died in the car accident for there is no sign

of sorrow on his face.

A. not to be known

B. not to have received

C. to have not received

D. not to know

30. Workers who cannot speak good English may be at disadvantage ____ with foreign

customers.

A. when interacting

B. when interacted

C. when to interact

D. when being interacted

31. It is a great pity that the band which Jack was a member of ____ after 26 years of

playing together on stage.

A. broke up

B. put up

C. sent up

D. took up

32.It was so dark outside that the little child ________ go out by himself.

A. dare not to

B. dared

C. dares

D. didn’t dare to

33. I wonder why you didn’t do as ________ and it’s the third time you have done this.

A. telling

B. be told

C. told to

D. tell

34. —Tom, have you finished your homework?

—Yes, I ________ before you came back, mom.

A. finished

B. have finished

C. had finished

D. finish

35.The doctor did __________ save the patient’s life.

A. that he could do

B. all what he could

C. all he could to

D. which he could

SECTION B (18 marks)

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

I break off a piece of candy and take pleasure in its sweet outside and the bitter, dark chocolate inside, thinking of my own life. Being raised by a single parent was a bitter-sweet 36 , which gave me motivation and ambition.

There were several years that have left a(n) 37 bitter taste in my mouth —those when my mother married a man and moved my sister, Emily, and me several states away from our hometown. The first few months were 38 : baseball games, family trips to the mall, dinners and movies together. Then things changed. Baseball became too expensive, and trips to the mall were 39 by days Emily and I spent isolated (孤立的) in our rooms under our stepfather’s 40 . Moreover, screaming matches between him and our mother always 41 dinner. We spent five years living in a family that had 42 a war zone. Emily and I almost grew used to this situation . Then one evening, after another argument had erupted , we left home. I was 14, my sister 11, and we were 43 .A friend of my mother let us stay with her.

Instead of focusing on our economic instability, my mother selflessly pushed me to struggle for success. She wanted me to lead a more 44 life than hers. She worked long hours every night to pay her bills. 45 , she would find time to read and play with Emily and me. Mom taught me the 46 of perseverance (坚持不懈) and education. We finally settled in Texas. And now, writing this essay with my favorite candy close at hand, I realize my family and I are at the

best points of our lives. I haven’t let the trying times stop me from makin g 47 , both academically and personally. I know that a bitter environment can provide good learning experiences, and that success, even more than candy, is the sweetest treat of all.

36. A. behavior B. habit C. activity D. experience

37. A. hardly B. extremely C. potentially D. Gently

38. A. sweet B. bitter C. boring D. terrible

39. A. concerned B. associated C. accompanied D. replaced

40 A. sympathy B. reminder C. orders D. requests

41. A. separated B. interrupted C. harmed D. Adjusted

42. A. turned into B. turned up C. turned down D. turned on

43. A. homeless B. lucky C. educated D. wealthy

44. A. interesting B. comfortable C. simple D. typical

45. A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Meanwhile D. Therefore

46. A. value B. cost C. price D. theme

47. A. emotions B. expectations C. fortunes D. achievements

SECTION C (12 marks)

Directions: Complete the following passage by using ONE word for each blank that best fits the context.

Robert Burns was born 48 1759 in a poor family with many debts. Encouraged by his first love, Nelly Kirkpatrick, he began to write poems. Soon he achieved great fame after his first book of poetry was published. Famous 49 he was, he had to earn 50 living by farming. Unfortunately, a hard life and weak health shortened his life. He died 51 the age of 37 in 1796. In memory of him, people built 52 statue of him in George Square in Glasgow, Scotland. Besides, his house in Alloway was opened as a museum of his life and work.

Burns was one of the Romantic poets. Influenced 53 the Romantic Movement, their poetry is full of imagination and strong feelings. Freedom 54 beauty are the frequent topics.

“A Red, Red Rose” is Burns’s popular poem. It was intended to be a song. He wrote in the same way 55 which Scottish people spoke back then and was divided into four sections. In the poem symbols like a red rose and a song are used to describe his love.

PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION(30 marks)

Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.

A

It is no surprise that more and more people like bicycling, because it is fun, healthy and good. Maybe that's why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today, Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost.

Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood. You may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. You can bike to work and benefit from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You

don't even have to ride all the way.

Folding bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travelers.

Health Benefits of Bicycling:

It helps to prevent heart diseases and control your weight.

A 15-minute bike ride three times a week burns off five kilos of fat a year.

Bicycling can improve your mood.

Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self-confident.

Bicycling is healthier than driving.

56. From the passage, we know that bicycling is becoming very _______.

A. surprising

B. exciting

C. expensive

D. popular

57. When you are riding your bicycle around your neighborhood, you may ______.

A. pollute the environment around

B. find something you didn't notice

C. go everywhere and use a little oil

D. get off your bike and begin to work

58. If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and _______.

A. get out of the car

B. take it onto a train

C. put it in your purse

D. go on airline websites

59. One of the benefits of bicycling is that ______.

A. you can fold the bicycle

B. you will be friendly to others

C. you will be more relaxed

D. you may get fatter and fatter

60. Which of the following is True according to the passage?

A. Bicycling is an enjoyable exercise for people.

B. Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes.

C. Riding a bike pollutes your neighborhood.

D. Common bikes are welcomed by all airlines.

B

It was in the Victorian Era (维多利亚时期) that the novel became the leading form of literature in English. Most writers were more concerned to meet the tastes of the middle class. The best known works of the period included the works of Charles Dickens and the Bronté sisters and others.

Charles Dickens came on the literary scene in the 1830s. Dickens wrote vividly about London life and the struggles of the poor. Most of his works were written in a very humorous style, which was popular with readers of all classes.

The Brontésisters were English writers of the 1840s and 1850s. They began to write from early childhood. In 1846 they published the first book at their own expense as poets; however, their book attracted little attention, selling only two copies. Then the sisters turned to writing novels, each producing a novel in the following year.

An interest in rural(田园的) matters and the changing social and economic situation of the countryside may be seen in the novels of Thomas Hardy and a number of others.

Literature for children developed as a single style. Some works became well-known, such as those of Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear. Adventure novels were written for adults but are now generally grouped in the list for children. Helen Beatrix Potter was an English author at the end of the Victorian Era, best known for her children’s books, which featured (以……为特色) animal characters. In her thirties, Potter published the highly successful children’s book The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902.

61. What can we know about Charles Dickens from the text?

A. He showed an interest in rural matters in his writing.

B. He focused on changing social and economic situation of the countryside

C. He wrote about the struggles of the poor in London?

D. He published the highly successful children’s book

62. Which is TRUE about the Bronté sisters?

A. They were English writers of the 1830s.

B. They paid to have their first book published.

C. They began their writing from the rural life.

D. Their first book was successful.

63. Who wrote the famous children’s book The Tale of Peter Rabbit according to the text?

A. Lewis Carroll.

B. The Brontésisters.

C. Thomas Hardy.

D. Helen Beatrix Potter.

64. The author states in the last paragraph that ________.

A. Edward Lear was famous for writing about animals

B. adventure novels were not written for children at first

C. Thomas Hardy was not as famous as Lewis Carroll

D. society changed rapidly in the Victorian Era

65. This text is mainly about ________.

A. literature in the Victorian Era

B. writing styles in the Victorian Era

C. famous works in the Victorian Era

D. the importance of literature in the Victorian Era

C

What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work .So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.

If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time

job.

Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is bitter to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.

66．Which of the following best sums up the first paragraph?

A．The importance of doing well at school.

B．Using school performance to help to choose a career.

C．The importance of being good at all subjects.

D．The indirect value of school work.

67．The writer thinks that for a student to have a part-time job is probably .

A．a waste of time that could have been spent on study

B．useful for his future work

C．a good way to earn extra money

D．a good way to find out his weak points

68．According to the passage, if a students school record is not good, he ____.

A．will be a complete failure in his future work

B．will not be able to find a suitable job

C．will regret not having worked harder at school

D．may do well in his future work

69．Which subject is supposed to have no direct value for job hunting?

A．Mathematics. B．English. C．Technical Drawing. D．History.

70．The whole passage centers on ____.

A．choosing a career according to what one is skilled in

B．acquiring knowledge by working hard at school

C．developing ones personalities for the future.

D．finding ones strong and weak points

PART FOUR WRITING

Part IV Writing (45 marks)

SECTION A (10 marks)

Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram/Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.

Simple living doesn’t mean that you give up your job and start living in the countryside, but it means that we spend our time, energy and efforts on important things in life. It can be good for us in some ways.

Firstly, simple living can keep your mind peaceful. It makes sure that unnecessary things are out of your life and you concentrate on the real factors that affect the quality of life. Through simple living you can see the positive side of life and won’t feel jealous and greedy.

Secondly, simple living can make you have time for your loved ones. Most of us become so busy in our lives that we forget to spend time with our dear ones. People who believe in simple living value the time spent with their loved ones.

Thirdly, simple living is helpful in the improvement of health. By choosing to be simple, you

feel less stressed in daily life. Simple living gives you a new view on things and helps you join in creative activities. It allows you to devote some time to recreational activities（娱乐活动）, physical exercises, etc., which help you in leading a healthy lifestyle.

Fourthly, living simply allows you to have time to look back on the precious moments in your life. It makes you aware of your strengths and weaknesses. People who aimlessly pursue materialistic pleasure （物质享受）are often not sure what they exactly want from life. They never have time to analyze themselves. Simple living helps you stay happy with what life has offered you and helps in creating positives in your life.

Lastly, simple living can reduce your expenses. It can make sure that you’re doing your bit for the protection of the environment. If all of us reduce our daily expenses on electricity, fuels, etc, we’ll be able to stop the degradation (退化)of the environment.

Title: 71. __________ of Simple Living

● Keeping your mind 72. __________:

Concentrating on the real factors that 73. __________

Seeing the positive side of life and avoiding bad feelings like jealousy and greediness

● Making you have time for your loved ones

Making you 74. __________ in your lives with your dear ones

Making you value the time spent with your loved ones

● Helping you 75. __________

76. __________ your stress

Giving you a new view on things

Helping you in leading a healthy lifestyle

● Allowing you to look back on 77. __________ in your life

Making you know your 78. __________

Making you know what you exactly want from life

Giving you time to analyze yourself

Helping you 79. __________with life offering you and helping in creating positives in your life

● Helping protect the environment

80. __________ the environment from becoming bad by reducing the use of electricity, fuels,

etc.

SECTION B (10 marks)

Directions:Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

A school in Nanjing plans to order Korean-style school uniforms for students, but parents were against the move, believing that the new uniforms looked too good and would encourage early romances among the students.

Parents: “My daughter was so excited about the Korean-style uniform, saying it’s her dream to wear a miniskirt to school every day,” a mom said. “My daughter also called her clas smates to talk about how handsome the boys looked in the uniforms! If the students wear such beautiful uniforms, how can they concentrate on their studies?”

School: we had to stop the plan because many parents were strongly against it. Some parents

thought it was just a way for the school to make money, and others thought the new uniforms would take students attention away from their studies.

Students: the students were very disappointed about the school’s final decision. They thought the sportswear uniforms made them look androgynous( 兼具两性的). They said the Korean uniforms had many advantages such as raising interest in class and lifting confidence.

As for concerns about romance, the students believe that love is love and has no relationship to the uniforms.

The Department of Education: We don’t have a unified standard for school uniforms. The schools can choose their own styles. Either sportswear or other uniforms are OK. Currently, most middle and elementary schools in Nanjing have sportswear uniforms.

Expe rt: Fashionable school uniforms can increase students’ interest in learning. Parents don’t need to worry too much about early romances. Today’s primary and middle school students have strong personalities and their appreciation of beauty is rapidly forming. A fashionable uniform can foster(培养) their sense of belonging to the school and reduce their resistance to the school’s management.

But we don’t have to follow Korean or Japanese styles. We should design our own Chinese style uniforms.

81. Why were some parents against their children wearing fashionable school uniforms？(No

more than 15 words)

82. Why did students dislike the sportswear uniforms? (No more than 5 words)

83. What’s experts’ attitude towards fashionable school uniforms? (No more than 3 wor ds)

84. What’s the title of the passage? (No more than 10 words)

SECTION C (25 marks)

Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是Steven,某报的英语编辑，请你根据李华所写信的内容结合自己的人生经历用英文写一封回信。字数：120词左右（信的开头和结尾已给）。

I am LiHua, a student in Senior Two now. I will be a Senior Three student next term this year, I am a little nervous and excited about the study of Senior Three. I am wondering whether I can achieve my goal next year. I’d appreciate it if you give me so me advice .

Yours,

LiHua Dear LiHua,

_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________

Yours,

Steven

株洲市二中2014届高二下期末考试英语答案

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84. Korean-style school uniforms or not. /Different opinions about Korean-style school uniforms./Discussion about whether we should order Korean-style school uniforms or not.