1、2010 学年第二学期第一次质量检测（2011 年 3 月） 高二 英语试题卷本试卷分为第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分，共 100 分，考试时间为 90 分钟第一卷（共 85 分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 15 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）1. What can we learn from the conversation?A. Henry painted the whole house himself.B. Henry borrowed a ladder the other day.C. Someone else painted the
2、whole house.2. What does the woman mean?A. She will be too busy to take notes.B. She will help the man to take notes.C. She will lend the man what he wanted.3. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a hospital. B. In a hotel. C. In a restaurant.4. What kind of music does the woma
3、n like best?A. Pop music. B. Light music. C. Classical music.5. What can we learn about the museum?A. It is on the left side of the street.B. It is quite far from here.C. It is near a post office and a fruit shop第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至第 7 题。6. What is the relationship between th
4、e two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Waiter and customer.C. Manager and cook.7. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man is a bit impatient.B. The woman is quick in decision.C. The menu isnt written in English.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至第 10 题。8. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A.
5、Work B. Health C. Wealth9. What is the mans trouble?A. He cant sleep.B. He doesnt like his work.C. He will lose his job.10. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Find an easy job.B. Make more money.C. Take some medicine.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至第 13 题。11. How often does the man take exercise?A. Twice or
6、 three times a week.B. Every morning except Sunday.C. Every morning.12. What is the womans favorite sport?A. Hiking. B. Swimming C. Running13. What can we learn about the mans grandpa?A. He is eighty-one years old.B. He runs with the man every morningC. He gets up about five oclock听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至第
7、 15 题。14. What did the man regret doing?A. Believing in strangers.B. Forgetting to lock his door.C. Opening the door without seeing the person.15. Why did the two men mentioned in the conversation run away?A. The neighbors dog barked.B. They knew the police would come.C. They heard the mans wifes vo
8、ice.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节：单项选择（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）从 A、B、C、 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。16. John, it is your turn to clean the floor this afternoon._ I was right on duty yesterday.A. Pardon? B. Why not? C. I can t agree more. D. Are you kidding?17. Knowing how long the test would last, the stud
9、ents who finished _ back and waited until the end of the exam.A. settle B. settled C. settling D. to settle18. Everybodys fingerprints are _, so the police can easily find the thieves if any is left when theyre stealing.A. single B. particular C. special D. unique19. Jimmy needs to improve his techn
10、ique if he _ gold at the 2012 Olympics.A. wins B. is winning C. will win D. is to win 20. -John is said to have learned Italian in Italy for five years. -_ he speaks it like a native speaker. A. No doubt B. No problem C. No wonder D. No curiosity21. Id like to work with _ is honest and easy to get a
11、long with.A. who B. whoever C. whomever D. no matter who 22. She spoke very confidently because she wanted to make a good _ on her employer at the first time.A. influence B. pressure C. impression D. effect23. The managing director was to _ the accident, although it was not his fault.A. be blaming f
12、or B. be blamed on C. blame for D. blame on24. He narrowly missed being seriously hurt, if not _, by the explosion.A. killed B. being killed C. be killed D. to be killed 25. It was at the shopping center _ Mary and I had an appointment _ I lost my necklaceAwhere ；that Bwhen；that Cwhere ；when Dthat；w
13、here第二节：完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分） In the doorway of my home, I looked closely at my 23-year-old son, DanielIn a few hours he would be flying to France to 26 a different lifeIt was a transitional（过渡的） time in Daniels lifeI wanted to 27 him some words of significanceBut nothing came from my lips,
14、and this was not the 28 time I had let such moments passWhen Daniel was five, I took him to the bus stop on his first day of kindergartenHe asked, “What is it going to be like, Dad? Can I do it?” Then he walked 29 the steps of the bus and disappeared insideThe bus drove away and I said nothingA deca
15、de later, a similar 30 played itself outI drove him to collegeAs I started to leave, I tried to think of something to say to give him 31 and confidence as he started this new stage of lifeAgain, words 32 meNow, as I stood before him, I thought of those 33 opportunitiesHow many times have I let such
16、moments 34 ? I dont find a quiet moment to tell him what they have 35 to meOr what he might want to face in the years 36 Maybe I thought it was not necessary to say anythingWhat does it matter in the course of a lifetime if a father never tells a son what he really thinks of him? 37 as I stood befor
17、e Daniel, I knew that it did matterMy father and I loved each otherYet, I always 38 never hearing him put his 39 into words Now I could feel my palms sweat and my throat tightenWhy is it so 40 to tell a son something from the heart?My mouth turned dry, and I knew I would be able to get out only a fe
18、w words clearly “Daniel,” I said, “If I could have picked, I would have picked you ” Thats all I could sayHe hugged meFor a moment, the world 41 , and there were just Daniel and meHe was saying something, but tears misted my eyes, and I couldnt understand what he was sayingAll I was 42 of was the st
19、ubble（短须） on his chin as his face pressed 43 mineWhat I had said to Daniel was 44 It was nothingAnd yet, it was 45 26A experience Bspend Cenjoy Dshape27A show B give Cleave Dinstruct28A last B first Cvery Dnext29A upward B into Cdown Dup30A sign B scene Cscenery Dsight31A interest B instruction Ccou
20、rage Ddirection32A failed B discouraged Cstruck Dtroubled33A future B embarrassing Cobvious Dlost34A last B fly Cpass Dremain35A counted B meant Cvalued Deared36A forward B before Cago Dahead37A But B And CInstead DSo38A wondered B regretted Cminded Dtried39A views B actions Cfeelings Dattitudes40A
21、important B essential Ccomplex Dhard41A disappeared B changed Cprogressed Dadvanced42A sensitive B convinced Caware Dtired43A by B against Con Dwith44A clumsy B gentle Camusing Dmoving45A none B all Canything Deverything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（A、B 、C 和 D）四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该
22、选项标号涂黑。AI was in a terrible mood. Two of my friends had gone to the movies the night before and hadnt invited me. I was in my room thinking of ways to make them sorry when my father came in. “Want to go for a ride, today, Beck? Its a beautiful day.”“No! Leave me alone!” Those were the last words I s
23、aid to him that morning. My friends called and invited me to go to the mall with them a few hours later. I forgot to be mad at them and when I came home to find a note on the table. My mother put it where I would be sure to see it. “Dad has had an accident. Please meet us at Highland Park Hospital”.
24、 When I reached the hospital, my mother came out and told me my fathers injuries were extensive. “Your father told the driver to leave him alone and just call 911, thank God! If he had moved Daddy, theres no telling what might have happened. A broken rib（肋骨）might have pierced（穿透） a lung.”My mother m
25、ay have said more, but I didnt hear. I didnt hear anything except those terrible words: Leave me alone. My dad said them to save himself from being hurt more. How much had I hurt him when I hurled those words at him earlier in the day?It was several days later that he was finally able to have a conv
26、ersation. I held his hand gently, afraid of hurting him. “Daddy I am so sorry”“Its okay, sweetheart. Ill be okay. ”“No,” I said, “I mean about what I said to you that day. You know, that morning?”My father could no more tell a lie than he could fly. He looked at me and said. “Sweetheart, I dont reme
27、mber anything about that day, not before, during or after the accident. I remember kissing you goodnight the night before, though. ”He managed a weak smile. My English teacher once told me that words have immeasurable power. They can hurt or they can heal. And we all have the power to choose our wor
28、ds. I intend to do that very carefully from now on.46. The author was in bad mood that morning because _.A. his father had a terrible accidentB. he couldnt drive to the mall with his friendsC. his friends hadnt invited him to the cinemaD. his father didnt allow him to go out with his friends47. Why
29、did the author say sorry to his father in the hospital?A. Because he didnt go along with his father. B. Because he was rude to his father that morning. C. Because he failed to come earlier after the accident. D. Because he couldnt look after his father in the hospital.48. The reason why the authors
30、father said he forgot everything about that day is that _. A. he had a poor memory B. he didnt hear what his son saidC. he just wanted to comfort his son D. he lost his memory after the accident49. What lesson did Beck learn from the matter?A. Dont treat your parents badly. B. Dont hurt others with
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39、tes, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentines Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor (皇帝) decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didnt allow
40、marriage.But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, wh
41、ich he signed “From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of historys most romantic characters.Nowadays, Valentines Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are p
42、lanning to make Valentines cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.53. Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage
43、in his country?A. Because there were few women in his country at that time.B. Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers.C. Because there wasnt enough food for so many people.D. Because he wanted to control the birth rate.54. Valentine was put into prison because _.A. he killed on
44、e of the soldiers B. he stole a lot of food C. he didnt obey the emperors order D. he didnt want to be a soldier55. The last paragraph mainly tells us _.A. students in China send cards to their teachersB. it is a good idea to celebrate Valentines Day in ChinaC. it is interesting to celebrate Valenti
45、nes Day in ChinaD. Valentines Day is also popular in China nowDI began working in journalism(新闻工作)when I was eight. It was my mothers idea. She wanted me to “make something” of myself, and decided I had better start young if I was to have any chance of keeping up with the competition.With my load of
46、 magazines I headed toward Belleville Avenue. The crowds were there. There were two gas stations on the corner of Belleville and Union. For several hours I made myself highly visible, making sure everyone could see me and the heavy black letters on the bag that said THE SATURDAY EVENING POST. When i
47、t was suppertime, I walked back home.“ How many did you sell, my boy?” my mother asked.“ None.”“ Where did you go?”“ The corner of Belleville and Union Avenues.”“ What did you do?”“ Stood on the corner waiting for somebody to buy a Saturday Evening Post.”“ You just stood there?”“ Didnt sell a single one.”“ My God, Russell!”Uncle Allen put in, “ Well, Ive decided to take the Post.” I handed him a copy and he paid me a nickle(五分镍币). It was the first nickle I earned.Afterw
