广东省普宁侨中2009-2010学年度高二下学期期末考试试题（英语）.doc

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1、广东省普宁侨中 2009-2010学年度高二下学期期末考试试题（英语） 其他 第二部分：语言知识及应用（共两节，满分 35分） 第一节：完形填空（共 10小题；每小题 2分，满分 20分 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 2130各题所给的 A、 B、 C和 D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Each spring brings a new blossom of wildflowers in the ditches(沟渠 ) along the highway I travel daily to work. There is one particular blue flower

2、that has always _21_ my eyes. Ive noticed that it blooms (produces flowers) only in the morning hours. The afternoon sun is too warm for it. This spring, Ive _22_ thought that those lovely blue flowers from the ditch would look great in that bed alongside other wildflowers. Every day I drove past th

3、e flowers _23_, “Ill stop on my way home and dig them. Gee, I dont want to get my good _24_ dirty”. Whatever the reason was, I never stopped to dig them. My husband even gave me a folding shovel one year for my trunk to be used for that _25_ purpose. One day on my way home from work, I was saddened

4、to see that the highway_26_ had mowed the ditches and the pretty blue flowers were gone. I thought to myself, “Way to go, you waited too long. You _27_ have done it when you first saw them blooming this spring.” A week ago we were shocked and saddened to _28_ that my oldest sister-in-low has a termi

5、nal brain tumor. She is 20 years older than my husband and unfortunately, because of age and distance, we havent been as _29_ as we all would have liked. I couldnt help but see the connection between the pretty blue flowers and the _30_ between my husbands sister and us. I do believe that God has gi

6、ven us some time left to plant some wonderful memories that will bloom every year for us. 21. A. reached B. caught C. moved D. touched 22. A. often B. seldom C. hardly D. never 23. A. thinking B. speaking C. worrying D. wondering 24. A. hands B. clothes C. car D. highway 25. A. particular B. especia

7、l C. important D. stranger 26. A. office B. department C. branch D. institute 27. A. should B. could C. might D. would 28. A. realize B. understand C. learn D. receive 29. A. near B. close C. tight D. deep 30. A. friendship B. feeling C. relationship D. concern 答案： 第二节：语法填空（共 10小题，每小题 1.5分，满分 15分） 阅

8、读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案：填写在答题卡标号为 3140的相应位置上。 I was always told that the three Ps, patience, positive thinking and perseverance(毅力 ), were a sure path_31_ success. But this advice does not always work as planned. My high school maths exam is one example. The exam,

9、_32_ was originally to be held in our classroom, _33_(change) to the library a the last minute. This, _34_ ,didnt bother me because maths had always been my strongest subject. I patiently walked to the library, took my eat and did some deep breathing to help relax _35_. But my mood quickly changed w

10、hen I saw _36_ first question. I had no idea how to do it. I tried to stay positive and persevered_37_ I finally found the solution. With the problem _38_(solve), I felt proud of my achievement. _39_ (fortunate), I then noticed that I had just 10 minutes left _40_ (complete) the rest! 答案： 阅读理解 第三部分：

11、阅读 (共两节，满分 40分 ) 第一节阅读理解（共 10小题，每小题 1.5分，满分 15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给 A、 B、 C和 D项中，选出最佳选项。 Dear Dad, Wow! Dad, I just had a great idea! Do you know how you and I watch U of L ball games on TV, and scream and yell at the referee when he makes a bad call Do you know how we go wild when they win or made a grea

12、t play How about us doing that in person and going to see the real live U of L ball game I know what youre thinking. Youre thinking that we cant afford it .But you wouldnt know, I have a solution. I can pay for my own ticket out of my allowance. You might think we cant get tickets because theyre sol

13、d out. But I could write a letter to Coach Denny Crum asking for two or three tickets and he might just send them. Ill bet mom wouldnt even want to go. We can leave her at home and you and I could spend quality time together. It would be a spectacular father and son activity. You will probably say y

14、ou cant because of your job. But Im sure your boss would let you off or let you take a vacation day. After all, hes a very understanding man. You might say you dont have the time, but what could be more important than your only son Im sure you could find time for me .You might even be concerned abou

15、t the car-ride being too long. The drive to Louisville is only two and one half hours long. You took me to Florida in a car, dont you think you could take me to Louisville I can see it now! Thousands of screaming fans, are all cheering for Louisville. Louisville are blowing the other team out! You a

16、nd I are loving every minute of it! Now, wouldnt it be terrific if you could take me to a game Sincerely, Your loving son 1. What type of literature is this passage A、 A letter. B、 An advertisement. C、 An announcement D、 A novel 2. Whats the purpose of writing this passage A、 The son wants to watch

17、the ball game on TV with his father. B、 The son wants to persuade his father to go to see the live ball game. C、 The son wants to persuade his father out of seeing the live ball game. D、 The son wants to go to see the live ball game with his mother. 3. Where will the live U of L ball game be held A、

18、 In Florida B、 In New York C、 In Louisville D、 In Boston 4. Father might worry about all the following except that _ A、 they cant afford the tickets. B、 he cant ask for leave and spare some time. C、 they cant buy the tickets. D、 the game wont be held as scheduled. 5. What can we infer from the passa

19、ge A、 Father isnt willing to see the real live U of L ball game. B、 Mother is also addicted to seeing the U of L ball game. C、 Both father and son are crazy about the U of L ball game. D、 Only son is eager to see the U of L ball game. 答案： In William Shakespeares play, Julius Caesar, there is major d

20、ifference between two of the characters, Brutus and Mark Antony, Brutus was very honorable and Antony was very persuasive. When Brutus spoke at Caesars funeral, he appealed to the peoples logic and Antony spoke to the emotions of the people. Antony was very smart and used his brain frequently during

21、 the play and Brutus was very naive(天真的，率直的 ) about many of things. Brutus was very honorable in the way that he always told people the truth. Antony was persuasive in the way that he used people to get whatever he wanted. For example, Antony used Lepidus to seek revenge on all of the conspirators (

22、同谋者，阴谋者 ) to take the blame for their deaths. Brutus speech at Caesars funeral was very short and to the point and spoke to the logic of the people in the crowd. For example, Brutus spoke in a detached way about Caesars death while Antony spoke to the emotions of the crowd by crying and talking abou

23、t all the good things that Caesar did for Rome. Antonys intelligence was very apparent throughout the play and Brutus appeared to be naive about many things. Antony as smart in the way that he controlled people to his own advantage. Brutus appeared to be naive throughout the whole play because he be

24、lieved everyone was as honorable as he. Brutus did not question what he was told, assuming it was always true. In conclusion, in William Shakespeares play, Julius Caesar, there is a major difference between the two characters, Brutus and Mark Antony. The strongest contrast between the two characters

25、 appears to be their ability and inability to be both honorable and persuasive. 46. The author wrote this passage by _ A. number B. contrast C. question D. narration 47. A lot of difference is mentioned in the passage between _ A. Shakespeare and Antony B. Julius and Antony C. Brutus and Antony D. J

26、ulius and Brutus 48. Which of the following adjectives can be used to describe Antonys character A. Honorable and na ve B. Persuasive and smart C. Honorable and smart D. Simple and frank 49. Whats the Chinese meaning of the underlined “to the point” A. 离题的 B. 中肯的 C. 优美的 D.动听的 50. From the passage, w

27、e can conclude that _ A. Shakespeare was a great scientist B. Shakespeare was a well-known musician C. Shakespeare was a famous artist D. Shakespeare was a famed playwright 答案： In the United States, friendships can be close, constant, intense, generous, and real, yet fade away in a short time if cir

28、cumstances change. Neither side feels hurt by this. Both may change Christmas greetings for a year or two, perhaps a few letters for a while then no more. If the same two people meet again by chance, even years late r, they pick up the friendship where it left off and are delighted. In the States, y

29、ou can feel free to visit peoples homes, share their holidays, enjoy their children and their lives without fear that you are taking on a lasting obligation. Do not hesitate to accept hospitality because you cannot give it in return, No one will expect you to do so for they know you are far from hom

30、e. Americans will enjoy welcoming you and be pleased if you accept their hospitality easily. Once you arrive there, the welcome will be full and warm and real. Most visitors find themselves readily invited into many homes there. In some countries it is considered inhospitable to entertain at home, o

31、ffering what is felt as “merely” home cooked food, not ”doing something” for your guest. It is felt that restaurant entertaining shows more respect and welcome. Or for various other reasons, such as crowded space, language difficulties, or family customs, outsiders are not invited into homes. In the

32、 United States, both methods are used, but it is often considered more friendly to invite a person to ones home than to a public place, expect in purely business relationships. So, if your host or hostess brings you home, do not feel that you are being shown inferior treatment. Dont feel neglected i

33、f you do not find flowers awing you in your hotel room either. Flowers are very expensive there, and hotel delivery is uncertain that the arrival times are delayed, changed, or canceled so flowers are not customarily sent as a welcoming touch. Please do not feel unwanted! Outward signs vary in diffe

34、rent lands; the inward welcome is what matters, and this will be real. 1. In the United States, you will find friendships _ if circumstances change. A. die suddenly B. pass away C. disappear gradually D. last forever 2. Americans _ their foreign friends to make a return for their hospitality. A. ask

35、 B. wish C. never allow D. dont expect 3. In some other countries, giving a dinner party at home is considered _ than in a restaurant. A. less friendly B. less hospitable C. more natural D. more popular 4. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true A. Flowers are available at all t

36、ime B. Flowers are expensive. C. Flowers are signs of outward welcome. D. Flowers are not necessarily sent to guests. 5. Which of the following is the best title for this passage A. American Hospitality B. American Friendship C. American Invitation D. American Welcome 答案： 第二节：信息匹配：（共 5小题，每题 2分，满分 10

37、分） 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。 首先，请阅读下列部 门介绍。 Student Service Centre The staff members are available to consult on career choice and applications for higher education. Room Number:113 Tel: 8072 9771 Accommodation office Mrs. J Marble is available each afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 pm

38、to assist students with problems relating to housing. Room Number: 114 Tel: 8072 9772 Medical Room Mrs. J Wright, the college nurse, is available each morning from 9:30 to 12:00 am. The college doctor is in attendance on Wednesday morning. Room Number: 115 Tel: 8072 9773 Sports Office Mrs. B Marie c

39、an provide information about sporting and keep-fit activities from 5:00 to 6:00 pm in the afternoon. Room Number: 207 Tel: 8072 9774 Food Service Mr. G Nunn is the manager and will do his best to help if you require a special diet on condition that you have already paid the tuition. Room Number: 222

40、 Tel: 8072 9775 Self Access Language Learning Centre Students can attend a drop-in basis from 9:00 to 4:15 pm to improve your ability of listening and speaking. Room Number: 203 Tel: 8072 9776 请阅读以下相关学生的信息，然后匹配他 /她拟联系的部门： 56. Tom is a freshman. He is too busy to take exercise and becomes too fat. He

41、 needs to take some action not to be so fat. 57. Jim is to finish his study in college. He is considering whether to go to work or go on further study. He needs some help about it. 58. Lily is going to finish her study in college and has an interview for a job in an export company of which the manag

42、er told him to improve his expression in English. 59. Li Lei can eat as much as he can, but he feels exhausted all the time. He doesnt know why. He needs some help. 60. Lucy has been in the college for two months when she suddenly falls ill. The doctor asks her only to have some liquid food. She nee

43、ds some help from a particular department. 答案： 书面表 达 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 40分） 第一节基础写作（共 1小题，满分 15分） 假设有一些外宾要来你的家乡参观，村子要求你在欢迎仪式上介绍家乡发生的巨大变化。请你按以下要求写一篇发言稿。 写作内容 我的家乡发生了巨大的变化： 修建了 “村村通 ”乡村公路，运输农产品到全国各地很方便； 取消了 “农业税 ”，人均年收入达 3000多元； 基本上每家都装上了电话，还有安装因特网的； 适龄儿童免费接受九年义务教育。 写作要求 只能使用 5个句子介绍所给的全部内容； 开头和结尾已经给出，但不计

44、入必写的 5个句子内。 参考词汇：取消 : cancel 农业税 : agricultural tax 义务教育 :compulsory education 评分标准 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。 The Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to our village! _ Such is the introduction of our village. Thank you! 答案： 第二节读写任务（共 1小题，满分 25分） 阅读下面短文，然后按照要求写一篇 150词左右的英语短文。 The Guangzhou Childrens Palace and

45、 Urbanities Growing magazine last week published the results of survey about how children and parents view thankfulness. 84% of parents think that today most children do not feel a sense of thankfulness toward their parents. 90% of the parents said that the key to teaching children to be thankful to

46、ward their parents is for parents to set a good example themselves. If parents expect their kids to be more thankful to them, they themselves should be thankful toward their kids as well as toward others. How do children understand the idea of being thankful Most children think that being thankful m

47、eans repaying those who have supported them. 44% of the children think that they should be grateful to those who once helped them or brought them happiness; 36% of the children think that if someone helped them before, then they should do something for him or her in return; and 20% said that they should be grateful to their parents for bringing them up. No kids think that being thankful was something out of date. 写作内容 1. 以约 30个词概括短文的要点； 2. 以约 120个词就 “对父母的感谢 ” 这个主题发表自己的看法，包括以下要点： 你认为子女是否应该对父母表示感谢并指出原因； 你通常以怎样的方式对自己的父母表示感谢。 写作要求 1. 可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子； 2. 标题自拟。 评分标准 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。 _