武漢二中20092010年度下學期高一年級期末考試英語試卷.doc

武漢二中2009-2010年度下學期高一年級期末考試英語試卷第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié) 30分）第一節(jié)聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10 秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the mans office. B. In the womans home.C. In the mans home.2. What does the woman think of computer class?A. She enjoys learning it. B. She thinks it is very interesting.C. She thinks it is hard to learn3. How does the woman keep in touch with her friends abroad?A. By e-mail. B. Over the phone. C. Through letters.4. What does the woman mean?A. There are too many courses offered to the students.B. The man should take fewer courses next term.C. It is wiser to take more than four courses.5. What does the man wish to do?A. Repair his car. B. Park his car. C. Drive on.第二節(jié)聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6至8題。6. Who answers the telephone?A. Miss Bell. B. Mr. Adam. C. Mr. Carter.7. Why is Wednesdays meeting to be canceled?A. Because Mr. Carter has to attend another important meeting.B. Because Mr. Adam has to meet an important friend from abroad.C. Because Mr. Adam wont be back until the day after tomorrow.8. When will Mr. Carter and Mr. Adam probably contact each other again?A. On Friday morning. B. On Saturday.C. On Friday afternoon.聽第7段材料，回答第9至11題。9. What does the man think of the weather?A. Unpleasant. B. Comfortable. C. Exciting.10. What does the man have to go out for?A. Working. B. Shopping. C. Cleaning.11. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man doesnt like last winter.B. This winter is terribly cold.C. The woman has no time for walks.聽第8段材料，回答第12至14題。12. What does one mean by saying “time flies” ?A. Time flies are a kind of insect.B. Time goes by quickly.C. One can fly with time.13. What does one mean by saying “We have 30 minutes to kill before our movie”?A. One has to wait for 30 minutes for the movie.B. One has to spend 30 minutes seeing a movie.C. One has to kill something in 30 minutes.14. What is the talk mainly about?A. The way time flies. B. How to kill time.C. Idioms about time.聽第9段材料，回答第15至17題。15. How does the man get information about the apartment?A. From TV advertisements. B. From newspaper advertisements.C. From radio advertisements.16. How much will the man pay for the rent and parking fee per month?A. $ 720. B. $ 780. C. $ 880.17. What do we know about the apartment? A. Its a one-bedroom apartment without a balcony.B. Its a new apartment without much furniture.C. The rent is inclusive of gas fee.聽第10段材料，回答第18至20題。18. Which part of the plane is higher than 5 stories?A. The head. B. The middle. C. The tail.19. How much does it cost to build such an airplane?A. At least $ 25 million. B. At least $ 400 million.C. At least $ 35 million.20. Why are the airplanes safe?A. Because there are many pilots.B. Because the engines have doubled.C. Because it is slow due to great size.第二部分 英語知識運用（共三節(jié)，滿分 55分）第一節(jié) 多項選擇（共10小題 每小題1分，滿分10分）21. There has been no so far from the police about the cause of the poor girls death after the college entrance examination.A. comment B. command C. discussion D. reaction22. People think “SOS” is the simplest and common to make, in time of danger or disaster.A. mark B. sign C. signal D. remark23. We today not a victory of a party but a celebration of freedom, symbolizing an end as well as a beginning, signifying renewal as well as change.A. enjoy B. observe C. watch D. suspect 24. The society was set up to endangered species form extinction.A. deserve B. preserve C. observe D. reserve25. She tried to sleep, but thoughts and images flashed into her mind.A. crowded out B. crowed to C. crowded of D. crowded in26. I really worry about her, but I know if I the therapy, she will stop speaking to me.A. bring out B. bring in C. bring up D. bring out27. John seems to sit in front of the television all night.A. content B. easy C. cozy D. comfortable28. Soon, his warm, inviting smile put me , and spent the next two hours talking casually.A. at attention B. at ease C. at best D. at a loss29. Last month, our English Department invited a local radio star to a public lecture on the topic of media influence on society.A. communicate B. demand C. deliver D. converse30. _, we lack practice and experience nowadays in dealing with the complicated economic situation.A. Luckily B. Previously C. Doubtfully D. Indeed第二節(jié)完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）Years ago, in a small fishing village in Holland, a young boy taught the world about therewards of unselfish service.Because the entire village lived on fishing, a volunteer rescue team was needed in case of emergency. One night, the winds 31 , the clouds burst and a strong storm overturned a fishing boat at sea. The crew in trouble 32 the SOS. The captain of the rescue rowboat team 33 the alarm and the villagers 34 in the town square overlooking the sea. When the team started their rowboat fought their way through the wild waves, the villagers waited 35 on the beach, holding lamps to 36 the way back.An hour later, the rescue boat reappeared through the fog and the 37 villagers ran to greet them. Falling 38 on the sand, the volunteers reported that the rescue boat could not hold any more 39 and they had to leave one man behind. Even one more passenger would have surely 40 the rescue boat and all would have been lost. 41 , the captain called for another volunteer team to 42 the survivor. Sixteen-year-old Hans stepped forward. His mother grabbed his arm, crying, please dont go. Your father 43 in a shipwreck (船只失事) 10 years ago and your elder brother, Paul, has been lost44 for three weeks. Hans, you are all I have left.Hans replied, Mother, I have to go. 45 everyone said I cant go, let someone else do it? Mother, this time I have to do my duty. When the call for service 46 , we all need to take our turn and do our part. Hans kissed his mother, joined the team and 47 into the night. Another hour passed, which seemed to Hans mother like a century. 48 the rescue boat dashed through the fog with Hans standing up in the bow. 49 his hands, the captain called, did you find the lost man? 50 able to control himself, Hans excitedly cried back, Yes, we found him. Tell my mother its my elder brother, Paul!31. A. stilled B. screamed C. stopped D. calmed32. A. set about B. sent out C. came up with D. took over33. A. sounded B. set C. took D. made34. A. gathered B. followed C. fought D. struggled35. A. nervously B. angrily C. fearfully D. happily36. A. hope B. light C. expect D. try37. A. promising B. hoping C. cheering D. standing38. A. uncomfortable B. exhausted C. disturbed D. painful39. A. villagers B. sailors C. captains D. passengers40. A. pushed B. pulled C. overturned D. settled41. A. Anxiously B. Strangely C. Unexpectedly D. Doubtfully42. A. look after B. look for C. lookout D. look on43. A. died B. pulled C. went D. interrupted44. A. in the fire B. at sea C. on strike D. in the war45. A. How about B. What for C. What if D. What with46. A. comes B. goes C. flies D. climbs47. A. appeared B. disappeared C. came D. went48. A. Therefore B. Firstly C. when D. Finally49. A. Making B. Keeping C. Showing D. Cupping50. A. Hardly B. Only C. Seldom D. Always第三部分 閱讀理解（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分） AA gentle breeze blew through Jennifers hair. The golden red sun was setting. She was on the beach, looking up at the fiery (火紅的) ball. She was amazed by its color, deep red in the middle, softly fading into yellow. She could hear nothing but the waves and the seagulls flying up above in the sky. The atmosphere relaxed her. After all she had been through, this was what she needed. Its getting late, she thought, I must go home. My parents will be wondering where I am.She wondered how her parents would react, when she got home after the three days she was missing. She kept on walking, directing herself where she spent every summer holiday. The road was deserted. She walked slowly and silently. Just in a few hundred meters she would have been safe in her house.It was really getting dark now. The sun had set a few minutes before and it was getting cold too. She wished she had her favorite sweater on: it kept her really warm. She imagined having it with her. This thought disappeared when she finally saw her front door. It seemed different. Nobody had taken care of the outside garden for a few days. She was shocked: her father was usually so strict about keeping everything clean and tidy, and now. It all seemed deserted. She couldnt understand what was going on. She entered the house. First, she went into the kitchen where she saw a note written by her father. It said: Dear Ellen, there is some coffee ready. I went looking. Ellen was her mother butwhere was she? On the right side of the hallway was her parents room. She went in. Then she saw her. Her mother, lying on the bed, was sleeping. Her face looked so tired, as if she hadnt slept for days. She was really pale. Jennifer would have wanted to wake her up but she looked too tired. So Jennifer just fell asleep beside her. When Jennifer woke up, something was differentshe wasnt in her mothers room and she wasnt wearing the old clothes she ran away in. She was in her cozy bed in her pajamas. It felt so good being back home. Suddenly she heard a voice, Are you feeling better now, dear? You know you got us very, very scared.51. Three days later Jennifer came back home .A. at sunrise B. at sunset C. at night D. at midday52. What does the underlined phrase This thought most probably mean?A. The idea of going back home. B. Her anxiety about her parents. C. The feeling of being warm in her favorite sweater. D. The feeling of getting back home safely.53. Her father didnt take care of the garden because .A. he was busy looking for her B. he had to look after his wifeC. he was not strict with his job D. he no longer enjoyed working in the garden54. What can we infer from this passage?A. In fact Jennifers mother had been sick for days. B. As Jennifer walked towards home, she became increasingly scared. C. When she found the garden deserted, she realized she was wrong. D. Having experienced a lot outside, Jennifer felt home was safest for her. BThe World Expo 2010 Shanghai China is to be staged in Shanghai from May 1 to October 31, 2010. If you plan to visit the Shanghai Expo this summer, the China Pavilion is a must-see area for you. The China Pavilion, which is called Oriental Crown(東方之冠), is located at the center of the Expo site. Standing 63 meters tall, the China Pavilion takes the shape of an emperors crown, with the upper layers larger than the lower ones. Covering 160,000 square meters in floor space, the pavilion consists of a national hall and a regional hall. Construction on the China Pavilion began on Dec. 18, 2007. The design of the China Pavilion was picked from a total of 344 designs put forward by Chinese from around the world. The pavilion possesses both traditional and modern features, which helps develop the theme of the 2010 Expo “Better City, Better Life”. For example, it is red in appearance, which contains the elements of traditional Chinese culture, and it is green indoors, with the use of energy-saving techniques. The Shanghai World Expo is expected to attract 70 million visitors from across the globe. It is estimated that 400,000 people will visit the Expo and its 140 pavilions every day during the period, but the China Pavilion is only able to receive about one tenth of the total. How to accommodate so many people in the pavilion remains a tough task. Luckily, the China Pavilion is built as a permanent landmark. During the Expo, the main structure will be used for an exhibition based on the theme of “Chinese wisdom in urban development by explaining the values of harmony, nature and spirit. The three-story pavilion has three sections. The top floors Footprint of the East will show some of the changes in Chinese cities. There, you can see a film which shows how Chinese cities have changed, especially in the past 30 years. According to Lu Chuan, director of the film, the scenery is like something from The Lord of the Rings. On the second floor, Journey of Wisdom” will explain Chinas four great inventions. And the grounds “Blossoming City” will display scenes from cities of the future.55. Which of the following words can be used to describe the China Pavilion?A. Tiny. B. Round. C. Foreign. D. Environment-friendly.56. The China Pavilion can receive visitors at most per day. A. 40,000 B. 400,000 C. 100,000 D. 20,00057. We can infer that . A. the China Pavilion will be pulled down after the World Expo 2010 is over B. the China Pavilion will probably continue to be open to visitors after the Expo is over C. you can continue to visit the Japanese Pavilion after the Expo is over D. some foreign friends took part in the designs of the China Pavilion58. On the second floor of the China Pavilion, you can . A. enjoy a film about the changes of cities in China B. learn what Shanghai looked like in the 1920s C. find out how paper was inventedD. see how Chinese cities will look like in the future CSummer Holiday Fun 2010 ! The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!Peterborough Museum The Age of the Dinosaurs is the museums main attraction this summerGet up close to prehistoric creatures via some great handson exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking (潛伏) around every ember! The museum is open from 10：00am to 5：00pm Monday to Saturday，and from 12:00pm to 4:00 pm on Sundays in AugustCall 01733 864663 for details Saxon Youth Club School holiday fun：Young people aged 1319 will be able to produce their own music, compete in spots activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road, Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00pm. PLUS an aero ball tournament will take place on Thursday 12th August between 3:30pm and 6:30pm. Call 01353 720274 for detailsHoughton Mill Alice through the Looking Classa new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th. August. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5 : 30 pro performance 6:30pm8:30pm. Tea room will be open until end of the interval. Adult 10. Child7. Family 20. Booking advisable on 0845 4505157. Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey Farmland Gaines：From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches，come and join the Farmland TeamCollect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette (玫瑰形飾物) that is fit for a winner！No need to book, just turn up between 12: 00pm and 4:00pm on Thursday 19th August Suitable for children aged four and above，each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price Tickets Cost7 per child. For further information, call 01223 810080. 59. If you are interested in cooking, you can go to . A. Peterborough Museum B. Houghton Mill C. Saxon Youth Club D. Farmland Museum60. You want to watch the new play with your parents，so it will cost you A. 21 B. 17 C. 27 D. 2061. Which of the following activities needs parents company? A. Playing farmland games. B. Watching a new play.C. Competing in spots activities. D. Visiting the dinosaur exhibition.62. If Tom comes to Peterborough for amusement on August 19, he will have activities to choose from for himself. A. one activity B. two activities C. three activities D. four activities DAt present, in many American cities especially, many teachers in the public schools say they are underpaid. They point to jobs such as secretary or truck driver, which often pay more to start than that of a teacher. In many other fields, such as law, medicine, computer science, a beginning worker may make more than a teacher who has taught for several years.Teaching has never been a profession that attracted people interested in high salaries. It is by history a profession that has provided rewards in addition to moneythe satisfaction of sharing knowledge, of influencing others, of guiding young people. But in the past several years, there are more difficulties in teaching, for many, than there are rewards. Unruly students, especially in big cities, large classes and a lack of support from the public in terms of money and understanding have led many public school teachers to leave the profession.As a result, man