宁乡九中2006年上学期期中考试试卷
高 二 英 语
考生注意：1、本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。共150分。考试时间为120分钟。
2、答题前，务必将密封线内的项目写清楚。
3、每小题选出答案后，将答案填入答题卡上对应题号下的方框内。
第I卷（三部分，共115分）
第一部分：听力理解（共三节，满分30分）
第一节（共5题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话回答问题，每段对话仅读一遍。
（ ）1. Who is Mr. Keller most possibly?
A. The woman’ husband B. The woman’s brother C. The man’s friend
（ ）2. Who painted the picture?
A. Peter B. Ann C. Peter and Ann
（ ）3. What does the woman mean?
A. This is her favorite color.
B. She cares too much for the color. C. It’s colorful.
（ ）4. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a railway station B. In a restaurant C. In a room of a hotel
（ ）5. What’s Paul doing now?
A. He’s collecting poems.
B. He’s writing some short stories. C. He’s writing poems.
第二节（共12小题；每小题1.5分，共18分）听下面4段对话回答问题，每段对话读两遍。
听第六段材料，回答第6至8小题。
（ ）6. What was the woman’s problem?
A. She was sick. B. She couldn’t think of a topic for her composition.
C. She couldn’t make up her mind as to which country to visit.
（ ）7. The man suggested that_______.
A. she try to get organized B. she ride a camel C. she write about her trip
（ ）8. Why does the man have to leave?
A. He has to pack his bags for his trip.
B. He has to write his own composition. C. He is not feeling well.
听第七段材料，回答第9至11小题。
（ ）9. What are the two speakers’ nationalities?
A. British & Chinese B. Chinese & French C. Chinese & American
（ ）10. Do the Americans carry out a birth control policy?
A. Yes, they do. B. No, they don’t. C. We don’t know.
（ ）11. What attitudes do most Americans take towards having children?
A. Most Americans decide not to have any children.
B. Most Americans decide to have as many children as they can.
C. Most Americans decide to have only one or two children.
听第八段材料，回答第12至14小题。
（ ）12. Why did the woman seldom surf the Internet?
A. Because she is not interested in it. B. Because she is too busy.
C. Because she finds it expensive to surf the Internet.
（ ）13. How many hours does the woman probably spend on the Internet every week?
A. About 12 hours B. About 2 or 3 hours C. About 1 hour
（ ）14. What can we learn about the woman from the conversation?
A. She prefers e-mails to common letters.
B. She works in a library. C. She makes use of the Internet in her work.
听第九段材料，回答第15至17小题。
（ ）15. Where’s Bill going tomorrow morning?
A. The Science Museum B. The Ocean Park C. The restaurant
（ ）16. Who like to visit the Science Museum?
A. All of the visitors coming to the city.
B. B. Scientists traveling to the city. C. All travelers from abroad.
（ ）17. What does Mary think of the restaurants in the city?
A. The restaurants are beautiful, but the food is expensive.
B. The food is delicious. C. Some of the restaurants are great.
第三节（共3小题；每小题1.5分，共4.5分）
听下面的材料，根据获取的信息填空，完成18-20题，每空不超过3个单词，听力材料读两遍。
Topic:
The best title for this passage is:18.________________ has great influence on American life.
Consequences:
1) Many people 19. of the large cities;
2) People spend much time in their cars.
Causes and effects:
Gasoline has become expensive and 20. have become more popular.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项选择（共15题，每小题1分，满分15分）
从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
21.--Look at the clouds. It is _____to rain. Let’s hurry home.
--But the weather broadcast said it is a fine day.
A. like B. possibly C. likely D. probably
22.--Can you help me with the maths homework, mom?
--You can’t always ___other’s help for your homework. Do it by yourself this time, Dear.
A. wait on B. depend on C. insist on D. turn on
23.--I hear a new chemical plant will be built here.
--Terrible! Where will it be built?
--It will be _______near the railway.
A. located B. appeared C. set D. seated
24.--It’s great that we’ll go on a organized trip tomorrow.
--But ________tomorrow, we’d delay it.
A. it should rain B. were it rain C. would it rain D. should it rain.
25.______one should pay to his work proves to be the most important requirement for this kind of research work.
A. Notice B. Sense C. Attention D. Mind
26.--Why didn’t you put _____your own idea then? We wouldn’t have fallen into this kind of trouble if you had done that!
--You see, I’m always ______to do that in such a kind of situation, I’m a shy man.
A. up; ready B. forward; hesitating C. out; wondering D. off; worrying
27.--You must accompany us in going on a camp.
--Does it _____if I am absent?
A. matter B. mind C. care D. important
28.--The government plans to build a big power station along the river bank.
--Good news! So the neighboring areas and we will get great ______from it.
A. value B. good C. benefit D. favor
29.There is a problem involved in the popularity of private cars _ road conditions need to be improved.
A. that B. which C. where D. when
30. --What are you doing? Come on. They are waiting for us.
--Wait! I heard someone crying in _______ distance.
A. a B. the C. / D. an
31.Here you are, Tommy. You ________ to take it. I was going to send it to you.
A. don't need to come B. didn't need to come
C. needn't have come D. needn't come
32.--What can I do if the ship is caught in a storm or strikes submerged reefs? Oh, terrible!
--Don’t be so silly! With a(n) ______captain, I can say that you’ll land on Liverpool safely.
A. seasoned B. reasoned C. experiencing D. determined
33.-- How much vinegar did you put in the soup?
-- I'm sorry to say, _______. I forgot.
A. no B. no one C. nothing D. none
34.This method, ______in areas near Shanghai, _______ in a marked rise in total production.
A. trying; resulting B. tried; resulted C. trying; resulted D. tried; resulting
35.--I didn't go to my evening class yesterday because I lost my textbook.
--You _______mine. I didn't have any class then.
A. could have borrowed B. might borrow
C. must have borrowed D. ought to borrow
第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）。
阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Mrs. Smith had a 36 in a factory. She swept the floor. She was a very strong old 37 . She lived on the top 38 of a tall building.
One day 39 work she fell over and 40 her leg. The doctor was 41 . He put her leg in plaster (石膏). "How long do I 42 to carry this 43 around with me. ?" asked Mrs. Smith. " 44 two months," replied the doctor. " 45 I will come and take the plaster 46 . But 47 then you can not climb up and down stairs 48 do hard work."
49 the end of two months the doctor came again. "Can I climb up and down stairs now. Doctor?" asked Mrs. Smith.
"I think 50 ." said the doctor. "Well, I’m very glad to 51 that." Said Mrs. Smith. "I‘m beginning to feel rather 52 . You said I couldn’t climb up and down stairs. The only 53 way into my room was 54 the drainpipe. And that was 55 work, you know."
36. A. work B. job C. doctor D. home
37. A. boss B. lady C. wife D. assistant
38. A. floor B. ground C. room D. office
39. A. from B. for C. on D. at
40. A. hit B. beat C. hurt D. broke
41. A. called out B. taken C. sent for D. asked
42. A. have B. want C. hope D. force
43. A. foot B. leg C. weight D. medicine
44. A. over B. through C. around D. round
45. A. And B. Then C. So D. As
46. A. down B. away C. out D. off
47. A. till B. by C. since D. even
48. A. not B. also C. or D. end
49. A. In B. At C. On D. By
50. A. can B. not C. it D. so
51. A. see B. listen C. hear D. find
52. A. tired B. angry C. hungry D. happy
53. A. other B. another C. one D a
54. A. through B. by C. on D. in
55. A. easy B. happy C. hard D. terrible
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Mrs. Miller hated the Titanic and considered it as her rival in love (情敌). “This ship is now lying on the bottom of our swimming-pool, and will appear no more,” said she in great anger.
Several months ago, after James Miller, her husband, saw the film Titanic, he was crazy about the romantic(浪漫色彩的) ship. As soon as he got home he rushed upstairs into loft (阁楼): there was a model ship there. Immediately he set out to model it after the Titanic. “So far I’ve seen the film 28 times,” said James, “ and I intend to see a 29th time. I can remember every detail. To get it to reappear, I’ve looked up a large number of materials.”
Mr. Miller spent more than five months changing the ship. During the time so much attention did he pay to the ship that he took little care of food and his wife. Mrs. Miller was very sad and angry. On the very day when the model ship was completed, the coldly-treated woman pulled the ship to their swimming-pool, broke its bottom and sank it.
James was very sad, saying, “My Titanic has sunk, and my heart is broken.”
56. Mrs. Miller hated the Titanic because _________.
A. her husband was drowned on it
B. it drew her husband away from her
C. the film was too interesting and her husband couldn’t stop seeing it
D. it was too large for their loft
57. Which is the correct order of the story? __________
a. Mrs. Miller sank the ship. b. Mr. Miller saw the film.
c. Mr. Miller was sad.
d. Mr. Miller was so crazy about the ship that he changed the ship after the model of the Titanic.
e. Mr. Miller paid little attention to Mrs. Miller.
A. a, e, c, d, b B. b, d, e, a, c C. b, e, d, a, c D. a, b, d, e, c
58. In order to get the Titanic to reappear, Mr. Millers did everything but _______.
A. set out on the Titanic B. see the film many times
C. look up materials D. spend months rebuilding the ship
B
There are popular programmes about the work of the police on TV. People like them because they are interesting and useful.
In London there is a TV programme called “Police Five”. It takes five minutes a week. A TV reporter talks about crimes(犯罪) in London. He asks people for help, because the police station needs their help.
The TV reporter shows picture of lost painting, lost cars and other lost things during the week. Sometimes he shows the picture of the car that the thieves(贼) drove away. When people see the picture of such things on TV, they may remember something so that they may tell the police where or when they saw them. With their help the police may catch more thieves.
Sometimes the police find a car or something expensive that has ever been lost, the TV reporter shows them on TV. Then the owners may see them and they can get them back.
59. “Police Five” is _______.
A. a name of a TV reporter. B. time of a TV programme
C. the name of a TV programme D. a police station.
60. “Police Five” is shown _________.
A. every two weeks B. once a week
C. five minutes a day D. five times a week
61. This programme is about ___________..
A.TV reporter B. painting C. cars D. crimes
62.When a lost thing is found, the police will _________by the programme
A. tell the TV reporter B. caught the thief
C. find the owner D. be shown on TV
63.The purpose of the TV programme is that the police want to________.
A. let people understand them B. ask for people’s help
C. let people know what was lost D. let people feel interesting
C
Ellis Island is located in New York. Harbor Ellis Island is open daily year-round from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p. m. , with extended hours during summer. It is closed December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island; donations(捐款)are gratefully(充满感激)accepted.
At Your Fingertips
Park information (212)363-7620
Emergencies (212)363-3260
Ferry(渡船) boat information (212)269-5755
Lost and found (212)363-7620
Dining, gifts, & audio tour (212)344-0996
Transportation
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry: Boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan, and from Liberty State Park, New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes beginning at 9:15 a. m. (ferry schedule subject to change)
Hours: May vary; call the number below
Closed: December 25
Ferry fees: (Includes Liberty and Ellis Islands) adults, $7; senior citizens, $6; children(age 3 to 17), $3. (group rates are available for 25 or more adults)
Ticket & schedule information: (212)269-5755
64. In summer, visitors will have ______ to visit Ellis Island.
A. no enough time B. a longer time C. a shorter time D. a wonderful time
65. Which number would you call if your friend were suddenly ill? _______
A. (212)344-0996 B. (212)363-7620 C. (212)363-3260 D. (212)269-5755
66. Which of the following is not true? ________
A. People can visit Ellis Island free of charge.
B. The boats departure time from Battery Park is at 9:15 a.m. all the year round.
C. Ferry fees for children are cheaper than for adults.
D. Ferry fees for group visitors can be reduced.
67. We may infer from the passage that _________.
A. visitors prefer to go to Ellis Island by boat
B. there are more visitors in winter
C. Ellis Island is open every day
D. Boat is the only transportation to Ellis Island
D
You speak, write a letter, and make a telephone call. Your words carry a message. People communicate (交际) with words. But do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy and friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you raise your hand in class, the teacher knows you want to say something or ask questions. You shake your head, and people know you are saying “No. ” You nod (点头) , and people know you are saying “Yes. ” Other things can also carry message. For example, a sign (标志) at the bus helps you know which bus to take. A sign on the door tells you where to go in or out. Have you ever noticed that a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time?
People can communicate in many other ways. An artist can use his drawing to tell about beautiful mountains, about the blue sea and many other things. Books are written to tell about all the wonderful things in the world and also about people and their ideas.
Books, magazines, TV, radio and films all help us communicate with others. They all help us to know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about.
68. Signs can carry as many _______ as words.
A. questions B. examples C. tears and smiles D. messages
69. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as things which help us communicate?
A. Books and magazines. B. TV and films. C.. Radio D. Newspapers.
70. Communication is important because it can help people to _______.
A. understand the word and other people better
B. know what other people are thinking about
C. learn what’s happening in the thinking about
D. A, B and C
71. The passage is mainly about _______.
A. signs carrying messages B. the importance of communication
B. words, signs, drawings D. ways of communication
E
David Beckham was born in 1975 in London, at a place called Leytonstone. When he was a young boy, his greatest passion was in football. He played it whenever he had the chance. Sometimes he would go and watch a game with his friends. When David Beckham was 12 years old, he won the Bobby Charlton Soccer Skills award（奖金）. This was an important step forward for this young boy, and it led him to go for a visit to a football training camp in Spain. As a boy he played for schools of Essex and also for his county team.
In 1991, he became a trainee with Manchester United. This meant that he could practice football as much as he wanted to and play for the highly successful Manchester United Youth Cup team and Under-21 team. In April, 1995 he played his first football league game against Leeds Untied. During 1995 and 1996, David became a regular member of the team and Manchester United won in both football seasons, with David scoring many goals.
His goals made him a household name. In the first game of the 1996～1997 season, he scored an surprising goal from beyond the halfway line; seeing the goalkeeper a little way out of his goal, Beckham became famous overnight. He continued to score astonishing goals, especially from free-kicks. The speed of one of his shots was timed at 157 kph. He also had the ability to make the ball go from left to right, or right to left, whenever he chose. Goalkeepers were never sure where the ball was going, and it regularly ended up in the goal.
72. Which word can take the place of the underlined word “passion” in Paragraph 1?
A. success B. interest C. prize D. skill
73. The unusually surprising way that he scored goals______.
A. helped him to gain many prizes for Essex
B. kept him playing for Leeds United
C. offered him the chance to join the national team
D. made him popular in many British homes
74. Which of the following shows the right order of what Beckham experienced?
a. Beckham played his first football league game.
b. Beckham won the Bobby Charlton Soccer Skills award.
c. Beckham played for Manchester United Youth Cup team.
d. Beckham went to Spain to join a football training camp.
e. Beckham played for the schools of Essex.
A. e, d, a, c, b B. b, e, d, a, c C. e, b, a, d, c D. b, d, e, c, a
75. The passage is mainly talking about______.
A. how Beckham became a successful football player
B. what abilities Beckham had to score so many goals
C. when Beckham became famous all over Britain
D. why Beckham could win in football league games
第II卷
第四部分：书面表达（共二节，满分35分）
第一节：填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读短文，根据所读内容在表中的空格处填上适当的单词或短语，每空不超过3个单词。
The Busiest Airports
Two of the busiest airports in the world are in the United States. LAX is located in Los Angeles, California. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport(ATL) is in Atlanta, Georgia.
Los Angeles Airport, or LAX, was established in 1928. It is now one of the busiest airports in the world with 47 different passengers and cargo airlines that use the airport. In 2001, more than 66 million passengers flew into or out of LAX. About 59,000 employees work at the airport. The employees work at a number of places throughout the airport, including airline counters, coffee shops, bakeries, and one of the 41 stores, where waiting passengers can shop.
Established in 1925, Hartsfield has become the busiest airport in the world. More than 80 million passengers passed through Atlanta in 2001.
Forty-five different passengers and cargo airlines use the airport. Forty-four thousand employees work for the airlines, the 75 restaurants, and 82 shops. In fact, the airport is the largest employer in Georgia. To help people move from terminal to terminal, or from a terminal to one of the 30,000 parking space, the airport has an underground people-mover, which connects all of the airport terminals.
| 76._______ __________ | Number of Passengers for 2001 | 78._______ __________ | Number of Airlines | 82.______ _________ | Facilities Offered |
| Los Angeles Airport (LAX) | 66 million | 1928 | 80._______ __________ | 83.______ _________ | 84._________ ___________ , coffee shops, bakeries and stores |
| Hartsfield Atlanta Airport (ATL) | 77._______ __________ | 79._______ __________ | 81._______ __________ | 44,000 | restaurants, shops and 85._________ ____________ |
第二节：写作（满分25分）
请根据下面表格内的信息用英语写一篇短文介绍洪战辉的事迹，以便刊登在某英文杂志“Campus Life( 校园生活)”专栏。
| 基本情况 | |
| 姓名 | 洪战辉 |
| 年龄 | 23 |
| 身份 | 大学生 |
| 学校 | 湖南怀化学院 |
| 主要事迹： 11岁时，患精神残疾的父亲捡回一女婴。母亲离家出走。一直以来千方百计挣钱养家、上学，成功将妹妹抚养至今。他这感人事迹已经引起媒体关注。 | |
1．词数：100左右
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
参考词汇: 精神残疾 mental disorder attract one’s attention
宁乡九中2006年上学期期中考试
高二英语答卷
第I卷：
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| 答 案 | C | B | A | C | B | B | C | B | C | B | ||
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| 答 案 | C | B | A | D | C | B | A | C | A | B | ||
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| 答 案 | D | B | C | B | D | C | A | A | B | C | ||
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| 答 案 | B | B | A | C | B | D | C | B | B |
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| 答 案 | B | D | D | D | D | D | B | C | D | A | ||
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第II卷：
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76 Airport(s) 77 80 million 78 Year of established
79 1925 80 47 81 45
82 Number of employees 83 59,000 84 airline counter
85 an underground people-mover
第二节：写作（满分25分）
Hong Zhanhui, a college student of 23 years old, is now studying in Huaihua College of Hunan.
Life has not been easy for him. When he was eleven, his father, who was suffering from mental disorder at that time, brought a baby girl home. Unfortunately, his mother left home and never back home again. It is Hong Zhanhui that has been trying to earn some money to keep the family going. He has to look after his younger sister himself, but he doesn’t give up his own studies. Studying at college, he devotes much time to caring for his sister. Now what he had done has moved people, and also attracted the attention of the media.