1、揭阳第一中学 20102011 学年度第一学期期末考试高二级 （90 届）英语科试题 第一部分：听力理解 (共两节，满分 16 分)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 onc
2、e. 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 (he question you have heard.(每小题1分;共10分)l. A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow. C. Next week. D. Next month.2. A. She doesnt play tennis well. B. She likes
3、other sports as well. C. She is an enthusiastic tennis player. D. She is a professional athlete.3. A. At a paint store. B. At an oil market C. At a science museum. D. At a gallery.4. A. Work in the yard. B. Buy some wood. C. Go to the bookstore. D. Take a walk. 5. A. A taxi driver. B. A passenger. C
4、. A car cleaner. D. A mechanic.6. A. Call a repairman. B. Get out the paper stuckC. Turn to her colleague for help. D. Restart the machine7. A. There are not enough gardens. B. Parking areas are full before 10:00.C. Parking areas are closed after 10:00. D. All classes begin at 10:00.8. A. The presen
5、tation will begin at noon. B. Shell present her work to the man.C. Shed like to invite the man for lunch. D. She suggests working on the presentation at 12:00.9. A. The dormitory hours. B. The problem with the rules.C The door number of the dormitory. D. The time to open the dormitory.10. A. The cha
6、irs didnt need to be painted. B. He doesnt like the color of the chairs.C. The park could have avoided the problem. D. The woman should have been more careful.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 pass
7、ages 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. .(每小题 1分; 共6分)Questions II through 13 are based on the following passage 11. A. Wo
8、rried. B. Surprised. C. Satisfied. D. Uninterested.12. A. It spoiled Juanas reputation. B. It copied her ideas without permission. C. It bought Juanas dishwashers. D. It wanted to share the dishwasher market.13. A. A successful business case. B. Juanas waterless laundry.C. A case against a global co
9、mpany. D. The worldwide dishwasher market.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following instructions.14. A. footprints. B. Food. C. Living insects. D. Orange seeds.15. A. Dont touch animals under any circumstances. B. Dont take away any natural objects from the park.C. Dont leave litter in the
10、park or throw any off the boat. D. Dont transport animals from one island to another.16. A. To protect the guides interest. B. To improve the unique environment. C. To ensure a trouble-free visit. D. To get rid of illegal behaviours.(考生注意*1720 为空号 , 以下题目从 21 开始。)第二部分：语言知识与运用 (共三节，满分 50 分)第一节：课文填空 (共
11、 5 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 5 分)根据课文内容，准确补充完整下列句子，完全正确方可得分。21. _ the earth is becoming warmer (see Graph 1) and that it is human activity that has caused this global warming rather than a random but natural phenomenon. 22. It will those who love Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. 23. When I was yo
12、ung, I didnt know much about the harmful of smoking. 24. They also agree that it is the burning of more and more fossil fuels that has _ this increase in carbon dioxide.25.I was as a volcanologist working for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) twenty years ago. 第二节：完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅
13、读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从 2640 各题所给的四个选项中, 选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Last summer Tom and his friends George and Bill wanted to take a vacation. But they did not have much _26_.They decided that a _27_ mountain climbing expedition(探险；郊游)was the only trip they could _28_.Since each of them was _29_ to climbing，the vac
14、ation would be a lot of fun. Tom made all the plans. He _30_ that they should share the expenses for food and gas equally and that each one should bring some _31_ clothes because the weather at _32_ altitudes is usually cold. The boys were not in a hurry，so they climbed _33_ the first day. The weath
15、er was _34_，and they enjoyed the fresh _35_ as they climbed up a narrow path.Tom expected the weather to stay nice，but late in the afternoon there was a _36_.The boys rushed toward a cave and decided to camp there that night.When the sun rose the next morning，they continued _37_.As the boys went hig
16、her，the climbing became more _38_，and by late that afternoon the trip appeared endless. When they finally reached the _39_ of the mountain，they saw a beautiful sight. The colors of the sunset were yellow，red，and gold. The boys relaxed and enjoyed the view. The farms and fields of wheat and corn belo
17、w appeared very small. In the distance，they could see trees，hills and valleys. They _40_ a week in the mountains. They really had great fun. 26.A.time B.money C.cost D. fare27.A.short B.long C.free D.pleasant28.A.take B.have C.afford D.go29.A.accustomed B.liked C.fond D.interested30.A.said B.thought
18、 C.suggested D.wanted31.A.more B.extra C.beautiful D.expensive32.A.low B.high C.mountainous D.top33.A.usually B.casually C.quickly D.happily34.A.pleasant B.please C.hot D.cold35.A.rain Bair C.view D.plants36.A. sunshine B.wind C.storm D.cloud37.A.climbing B.camping C.cycling D.hunting38.A.easy B.exc
19、iting C.tired D.dangerous39.A.side B.middle C.foot D.top40.A.took B.rested C.spent D.walked第三节：语法填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，根据上下文填入适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡上标号为 4150 的相应位置。Chinese President Hu said before arriving in Pittsburgh ahead of the G20 summit, “To realize _41_ safer world f
20、or all, we must first and foremost remove the threat of nuclear war,” saying Beijing has always wanted complete _42_ (prohibit) and thorough destruction of nuclear weapons. Hu also said, “All countries should join the NPT (Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty) and make real efforts to uphold and enhance
21、its authority and _43_ (effective).” It was the third day when Hu had made a major speech before world leaders. _44_ was the first time that he _45_ (address) such a high-level summit on disarmament(解除武装) and nonproliferation(消除核扩散). Hu made five proposals in his speech, _46_ (say) all countries wit
22、h nuclear weapons should publicly commit to not wanting to possess _47_ in the long term. Hu said China will consistently support nonproliferation and disarmament treaties. “We have adhered to(坚持) the policy of no-first-use of nuclear weapons at any time and _48_ any circumstance, and made the commi
23、tment that we will unconditionally not use or threaten to use nuclear weapons _49_ non-nuclear-weapon states or nuclear-weapon-free zones,” said Hu. The Chinese president said the function of the International Atomic Energy Agency should _50_ (strength).第三部分：阅读 (共两节，满分 40 分)第一节: 阅读理解(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分
24、，满分 30 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMost Americans have great respect for their flag and every school day begins with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Stars and Stripes. Written in 1892, this pledge is recited in schools before classes begin and it serves as a sign of unity and id
25、entity for the various groups of people who have come from so many different lands and cultures.Students stand at attention with their right hand over their heart, face the flag which is displayed in the classroom before them and begin, “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of Americ
26、a.” Even the immigrants who come from distant lands must recite this pledge to the flag when they become eligible for citizenship.The American flag is also known as “Old Glory” and over the years has evolved to its present form of fifty stars and thirteen stripes. The stars represent the fifty state
27、s and the stripes stand for the original thirteen colonies.The first version of the flag with its stars and stripes appeared in 1777, but only had thirteen stars. As each new state joined the union, a new star was added. The last star to be added was in 1960 after Hawaii became the fiftieth state. I
28、n the future if another state joins the Union, another star will be added to the field of blue. The number of stripes, however, remains consistent and never changes.The design of the flag may have altered over the years, but the colors, red, white and blue, have remained constant. In 1782 the Congre
29、ss of the United States proclaimed that red stood for hardiness and courage, white stood for purity and innocence, and blue for justice and perseverance.It was the flag which inspired the creation of the national anthem: “The Star Spangled Banner” in 1812. President Wilson in 1916 and later Presiden
30、t Coolidge in 1927 suggested in proclamations to fellow countrymen that a special day be set aside to honor the flag. In 1949 the American Congress gave official recognition of June 14 as Flag Day.51. According to the passage which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The Pledge of Allegiance
31、was written in 1892.B. Another name of the American flag is “Old Glory” or “The Stars and Stripes”.C. The design of the flag has stayed the same over the years.D. June 14 was set aside as Flag Day to honor the flag from 1949 on.52. What is the purpose of the Pledge of Allegiance?A. It opens the scho
32、ol day. B. It is recited in all schools.C. It is a sign of unity and nationalism. D. It makes someone eligible for citizenship.53. What do the fifty stars on the flag represent?A. Purity and innocence. B. Truth and honestyC. Bravery and courage D. The fifty states.54. The colors of the American flag
33、 _.A. have changed from time to time. B. have always been red, white and blue.C. used to be only red and white. D. used to be red and blue.55. The best title of the passage would be _.A. “Old Glory”: the American Flag B. The Pledge of AllegianceC. American National Anthem D. Flag DayBThe Mystery of
34、the Flashing FirefliesDuring summer nights fireflies flash in the darkness. They look like bright spots of light dancing on the breeze. Catching them in a jar for a few minutes can be fun. Fireflies are not really flies, though. They are winged beetles. Scientists are using these special beetles to
35、learn more about our world.The reason a firefly flashed its light is to find a mate. There are around two thousand species, or kinds, of fireflies. Fireflies mate only with their own species. Each kind of firefly has its own flash pattern. It is important that fireflies recognize this pattern. That
36、way they can find bugs of their own kind. The male firefly flies around in the sky while the female firefly stays close to the ground.For many years, how a firefly flashes its light was a mystery. Scientists now know that a fireflys light is a cold light. It gives off all of its power as light. It d
37、oes not produce heat. A normal light bulb gives off only ten percent of its power as light. The rest of the power is wasted as heat. That is why a light bulb that has been on for a while is very hot. The fireflys light does not feel hot like a light bulb.Scientists have also learned that fireflies h
38、ave a small built-in lantern. This special lantern is located inside a fireflys body. To create light, a gas flows through tiny tubes. This causes the firefly to light up. A firefly can also turn its light on and off quickly. This puzzled scientists. They learned that short bursts of this gas make t
39、he firefly glow. When the gas fades, the light goes out. This process happens very quickly.Scientists know that what they learn from fireflies will be important. Medical studies using fireflies are helping scientists fight illnesses in human beings. They have made new medicines from the chemicals us
40、ed by fireflies to make light. Fireflies have also helped with new discoveries. New flashlights and flares have been made based on fireflies. These new flashlights and flares produce a cold light like a firefly. This way all the power makes the light shine. This little bug may be a pleasure to watch
41、, but it is also an important part of our lives.56. Why did the author most likely include Paragraph 4?A. To explain how fireflies make light. B. To describe different kinds of fireflies.C. To show how much power fireflies use. D. To describe why fireflies make light.57. Which of these is the best c
42、hoice for a heading for Paragraph 5?A. The Cool Light of Fireflies B. Watching Fireflies FlashC. Understanding the Patterns D. Learning from Fireflies58. According to the passage, a fireflys light is different from a light bulbs light because the fireflys light _.A. shines brighter B. does not fade
43、C. lasts longer D. is not hot59. A reader asks this question about the passage: “ How many different kinds of fireflies are there?” Which paragraph from the passage answers the question?A. Paragraph 2 B. Paragraph 3 C. Paragraph 4 D. Paragraph 560. The author most likely wrote this passage in order
44、to _.A. tell why fireflies light up B. give facts about firefliesC. show how fireflies help doctors D. compare a firefly to a light bulbCA metaphor is a poetic device that deals with comparison. It compares similar qualities of two dissimilar objects. With a simple metaphor, one object becomes the o
45、ther: Love is a rose. Although this does not sound like a particularly rich image, a metaphor can communicate so much about a particular image that poets use them more than any other type of figurative language(修辞).The reason for this is that poets compose their poetry to express what they are exper
46、iencing emotionally at that moment. Consequently, what the poet imagines love to be may or may not be love we see it. Therefore, the poets job is to enable us to experience it, to feel it the same way as the poet does.Lets analyze this remarkably unsophisticated metaphor concerning love and the rose
47、 to see what it offers. Because the poet uses a comparison with a rose, first we must examine the characteristics of that flower. A rose is spectacular in its beauty; its petals(花瓣) are nicely soft, and its smell is pleasing. Its possible to say that a rose is actually a feast to the senses of sight
48、, touch, and smell. The roses appearance seems to border on(近似于)perfection, each petal seemingly symmetrical(对称的) in form. Isnt this the way ones love should be? A loved one should be a delight to ones senses and seem perfect. However, there is another dimension added to the comparison by using a rose. Roses have thorns(刺). The poet wants to convey the idea that roses can be tricky(机警的). So can love, the metaphor tells us. W
