深圳市第三高级中学2012-2013学年度第二学期高二英语试题卷

深圳市第三高级中学2012-2013学年度第二学期月考考试
高二英语试题卷
命题教师： 杨晓新 审题教师：谷建军
本试题分选择题和非选择题两部分，共 7页，满分120分。考试用时100分钟。
Ⅰ. 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完型填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-15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。
“Forgiveness is the sweetest revenge(复仇).” I saw this wonderful old saying again in a book recently. It got me thinking about all the times that I have been 1 to forgive others in my life and all the joy that it has brought me. One 2 stands out particularly well.
I was a young boy at a summer camp. I was having a great time and 3__everything about it except for another young boy of my age. To say we didn’t 4 would be a statement that made the situation less serious than it really was. We spent most of the week irritating, insulting (侮辱), and picking on each other. 5 finally came to a fight on the next to last day of camp. We got into a fist fight which I lost. 6 older boys broke it up before I was hurt too much. I spent the rest of the day alone, refusing to speak and lost in my own 7 .
The next day my spirits were 8 when Mom brought the boys in our cabin some of her delicious homemade 9 . I was enjoying a few slices of it when I saw the other boy sitting by himself at the bottom of the steps outside. He seemed very 10 right then. I am not sure what moved me to do so, but I took my pizza down and 11 it with him. It made all the anger and pain inside me 12 . We became friends after that. I never got into another fist fight either. I had found out that sharing and forgiving were much more fun and a lot less painful.
Forgiveness is 13 the sweetest revenge. It can turn an enemy into a friend. It can 14 a heart from the chains of anger, hatred, and pain. It can open a soul to the sweetness of love and joy once again. May your life always be 15 of sweet forgiveness.
1. A. disappointed
B. satisfied
C. unwilling
D. able
2. A. memory
B. lesson
C. incident
D. week
3. A. struggling
B. exploring
C. enjoying
D. remembering
4.A. get across
B. get along
C. hold on
D. hold up
5.A. Thoughts
B. Words
C. Friends
D. Conflicts
6.A.Surprisingly
B. Thankfully
C. Unexpectedly
D. Regretfully
7. A. fight
B. regret
C. luck
D. anger
8. A. sunk
B. broken
C. lifted
D. shown
9. A. pizza
B. hamburger
C. pie
D.sandwich
10.A. angry
B. proud
C. ashamed
D. lonely
11.A. presented
B. shared
C. distributed
D. divided
12. A. go away
B. go on
C. crowd in
D. build up
13.A. nearly
B. merely
C. truly
D. hardly
14.A. keep
B. cure
C. comfort
D. free
15.A. full
B. aware
C. confident
D. certain
第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，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的相应位置上。
During an 1899 F4 tornado (龙卷风) in Missouri, three people, Miss Moorehouse, Mrs. Webster, and her son were caught up in the storm. They 16 (carry) nearly one mile, but were let down so gently 17 none of the three was seriously injured. Here is Moorehouse’s 18 (describe) of her unbelievable flight.
‘‘I was conscious all the time when I was flying through the air, and 19 seemed a long time. I seemed to be lifted up, 20 (go) up to a great height. At one time I was far above the church towers, and seemed to be carried to a 21 (distance) place. As I was going through the air, I saw a horse, 22 was a white one and had a harness (马具) on, floating about with me. By the way 23 horse kicked and struggled as it was thrown about, I knew it was alive. I was afraid that it would knock into me, 24 it did not. Finally, I was mercifully landed 25 the ground unharmed, saved by luck.”
Ⅱ. 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文，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。
A
Having returned from her round trip (往返旅程), the angry woman stood outside the ticket office of the station. “The railway owes me ￡12,” she said to Harry Jenks, the young man working at the office. “You sold me a ticket for May 22nd, but there was no ship from Jersey that night. So my daughter and I had to stay in a hotel. It cost me ￡12.”
Harry was worried. He remembered selling the woman a return ticket. “Come into the office, Madam,” he said politely. “I’ll just check the Jersey timetable for May 22nd.”
The woman and her little girl followed him inside. She was quite right, as Harry soon discovered. There was no sailing on May 22nd. How could he have made such a careless mistake? He shouldn’t have sold her a ticket for that day. Wondering what to do, he smiled at the child. “You look sun-burnt,” he said to her. “Did you have a nice holiday in Jersey?”
“Yes,” she answered, shyly. “The beach was lovely. And I can swim too!”
“That’s fine,” said Harry. “My little girl can't swim a bit yet. Of course, she’s only three…”
“I’m four,” the child said proudly. “I’ll be four and a half.” Harry turned to the mother. “I remember your ticket, Madam,” he said. “But you didn’t get one for your daughter, did you?”
“Er, well…” the woman looked at the child. “I mean...she hasn't started school yet. She’s only four.”
“A four-year-old child must have a ticket, Madam. A child’s return ticket to Jersey costs…let me see…￡13.50. So if the railway pays your hotel, you will owe ￡1.50. The law is the law, but since the fault was mine…”
The woman stood up, took the child’s hand and left the office.
26. The woman was angry because __________.
A. she couldn’t use the ticket for her round trip
B. she had to return home a day earlier than she had planned
C. she spent more money than she had expected
D. Harry had sold her a ticket to Jersey where there was no sailing
27. Harry was worried because __________.
A. the woman was angry with him B. he had not done his work properly
C. the Jersey timetable was wrong D. the little girl didn't have a return ticket　
28. Harry started talking to the little girl __________.
A. because he was in difficulty and did not know what to do
B. because he had a little girl about the same age as this girl
C. because he wanted to be friendly to the little girl who looked so nice
D. when he suddenly realized that he could find a way out from the little girl
29. When Harry said, “The law is the law, but since the fault was mine…,” he meant that __________.
A. they must follow it without other choice, even though the fault was his
B. he had to be strict with the woman because of the law, although he didn’t want to
C. the woman had to pay him ￡1.50 and the railway would pay for the hotel
D. she should pay ￡1.50, but as he had made a mistake, she could go without paying
30. The woman left the office without saying anything because __________.
　A. she wanted to go home and get money for the child’s ticket
B. she was so angry that she didn’t want to have anything more to do with the young man
C. she was moved by Harry’s kindness
D. she knew she would have to pay the railway if she insisted
B
Students who want to attend an American university must explain how they will pay for their education. They have to show that they will be able to pay for each year of study. Students have to consider not only the tuition, the cost of classes, but also meals and a place to live in, which is known as room-and-board. They also need money for books and supplies. And they need money to spend on social activities and other things.
Educational advisers say foreign students should have enough money in a local bank to pay for at least two months of expenditure（支出）. So how much will a year at an American school cost? Generally speaking, the answer is: a lot. A leading state university in the Pacific Northwest will serve as an example. The University of Washington says foreign students are paying more than $36,000 this year. This major research university currently has 2,600 foreign students from more than 100 countries. There are many schools that cost less, but also others that cost more. Its web site says the University of Washington does not offer financial assistance to international students. This is generally true of American schools, especially at the undergraduate level.
The international application for the university includes a Statement of Financial Responsibility that must be signed. Students must also provide a bank letter or statement from within the past six months. And they have to name someone who will help with payments. These people must send proof from a bank to show that they have the money. Your government or employer may be able to help you pay all or some of the college costs. A good idea is to ask at least eighteen months before you want to start classes in the United States.
Our Foreign Student Services, including links to web sites discussed in our reports, can be found at www.unsv.com. To learn more about higher education in America, the State Department has a special web site: educationusa.state.gov.
31. Students who are going to study in America must __________.
A. buy their own textbooks themselves B. prove that they can pay for their study
C. find a living place with a kitchen D. find someone to pay for their college fees
32. Who is this speech probably given to?
A. Students who are going to graduate from colleges.
B. Students who are going to college in the US.
C. Students who are going to apply for room-and-board.
D. Students who can’t pay for their college study by themselves.
33. The University of Washington __________________.
A. has the highest fees of any college
B. has the most foreign students of any college in the US
C. is a key university in the Northwest of the US
D. charges less than other colleges in the US Northwest
34. What is NOT a must if you, a foreign student, apply for the university in the US?
A. Apply eighteen months before you want to start.
B. A signed Statement of Financial Responsibility.
C. People who will help you pay for the study should provide a bank proof.
D. A bank letter from within the past six months.
35. What is the speaker’s purpose in this speech?
A. To tell foreign students that money is the most important thing in the US.
B. To advise foreign students to apply as soon as possible so as to have more chances.
C. To state some requirements foreign students should pay attention to when applying for colleges.
D. To tell people about the present situation of foreign students in the US.
C
Years after throwing a note in a bottle into a lake for a class project and just one year after his death, a man’s childhood message was found and returned to his mother.
Eleven years ago, a 10-year-old boy, Joshua Baker, wrote the message, folded it and put it in an empty bottle，his mother, Maggie Holbrook said. He died last February in a motor vehicle accident in California. He had recently returned after services in the Middle East as a US soldier.
"I think he was just letting us know he was OK and keep doing what we are doing," Holbrook said.
The message surfaced in White Lake in late April, just days after the 11th anniversary of being thrown into the lake. It was found by one of Baker's closest friends, Steve Lieder. Lieder and two friends were chatting near the lake when Lieder looked down and saw the bottle. He broke it open and found the note inside.
"My name is Joshua Baker. I am I0. If you find this, put it in the news. The date is 4/16/95."
They immediately took it to Holbrook, who said she was having the note preserved and would display it in her home.
She can remember when her son wrote the message for the school project. She said she always wondered why he didn't put it in the nearby Wolf River, which has a much stronger current.
“I still remember the day when he wrote it,” Holbrook said. I couldn’t understand why he threw it into the lake. No one would ever see it again. Now I know.”
36. What was Joshua Baker when he died in a motor vehicle accident in California?
A. An official B. A solider C. A worker D. A teacher
37. Who found the bottle according to the passage?
A. Joshua Baker’s mother. B. A fisherman.
C. Joshua Baker’s friend. D. Joshua Baker’s mother’s friend.
38. What does the underlined sentence mean?
A. The mother believes her son is still living with her in the house.
B. The mother thinks her son will come to see her one day.
C. The mother thinks it’s foolish to throw the note into the lake.
D. The mother thinks the bottle is her son's gift to her after his death.
39. Which of the following statements is CORRECT according to the passage?
A. The man threw the bottle into the lake without any purpose.
B. The man didn’t put the bottle into the nearby river because it had a strong current.
C. Not until recently did his mother understand why he had put the bottle into the lake instead of the nearby river.
D. The man put the note in a bottle so as to let his parents know he was OK.
40. Which is the best title for this passage?
A. A man’s childhood message in a bottle found after his death.
B. An unbelievable message in a bottle.
C. A strange note in a bottle appears in a lake.
D. An important childhood message.
D
Blind imitation is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth, imitation appears attractive; to those who know their strength, imitation is unacceptable.
In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes (菜谱) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone else’s way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child’s bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.
In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.
In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.
Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies, books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration, not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do with all the material knocking at the door of imagination.
Study your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave what does not serve you. Then you can say, “I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors tragedies and declare victory, and know that they are cheering me on.”
41. Imitation proves useful when you ________.
A. know you are unique B. lose the balance of life
C. begin to learn something new D. get tired of routine practice
42. To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should ________.
A. forget daily fear and pain B. choose the right example
C. ask others for decisions D. stay away from stars
43. According to the author, the world moves on because of those who are ________.
A. desperate to influence others with their knowledge
B. ready to turn their original ideas into reality
C. eager to discover what their ancestors did
D. willing to accept others’ ideas
44. The trouble a creator faces is ________.
A. the lack of strong motivation B. the absence of practical ideas
C. how to search for more materials D. how to use imagination creatively
45. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To highlight the importance of creativity B. To criticize the characters of role models
C. To compare imitation with creation D. To explain the meaning of success
Ⅲ. 基础知识（共两节，满分20分）
第一节: 根据句意及首字母或汉语提示，写出各句中所缺单词的正确形式。（每题1分，共10分）
46. A person who always pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings c___________.
47. This was the first time she had c________________ such problems.
48. He had no special p__________ and was treated just like every other prisoner.
49. She never achieved her a_______ of becoming a famous writer.
50. This kind of cloth is likely to s_______ when washed in water.
51. He quickly _____________(翻译)to his boss what the American was saying.
52. Have all the ____________（空缺的）positions been filled yet?
53. Those who are handing out leaflets are all ______________（自愿的）workers.
54. He ____________(后悔)wasting so much time playing video games on computer.
55. When Jenny discovered the____________（盗窃）of her bag, she called the police.
第二节 完成句子。根据汉语提示用短语的正确形式完成句子（每题2分，共10分）
56.My friend sent me a Thank-you Card_______ __________（作为回报）.
57.People with a sense of humor are always _____ ______ ________ _________（与……关系很好）other people.
58.As he finished the speech, the audience_________ ______________（突然爆发）applauding.
59.As an actor, you have to ________ ___________（利用） your experience to create characters.
60.______ _________ ________ _________（突然间）he turned about and saw me.
Ⅳ.基础写作（满分15分）
【写作内容】
假设你班在举行英文辩论会，讨论教辅书的问题。请根据以下提示，写一篇英语短文。
现状
教辅书深受学生欢迎，在学生生活中扮演重要角色
优点
能帮助学生复习、总结、巩固所学知识，好的教辅书犹如老师一样，对学生很有帮助
建议
不能依赖教辅书，因为学习主要靠自己，另外也有质量低劣的教辅书
　　
参考词汇：教辅书：coaching books
【写作要求】
只能使用5个句子表达全部的内容。
答案
1. 完型填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1-5 DACBB 6-10 BDCAD 11-15 BACDA
2. 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
16. were carried 17. that 18. description 19 it 20. going
21. distant 22. which 23. the 24. but 25. upon / on
3. 阅读理解
26-30 CBADD 31-35 BBCAC 36-40 BCDCA 41 -45 CBBDA
4. 单词
46. considerate 47.confronted 48. privileges 49. ambition 50. shrink 51. interpreted 52. vacant 53. voluntary 54. regretted l 55. theft
5.词组
56. in return 57. on good terms with 58.burst out 59. draws upon/ on 60. All of a sudden
基础写作(15分)
Coaching books，which are very popular with middle school students nowadays，are playing an important role in students' life. They can not only help us review, summarize and consolidate what we have learned before, but guide us how to learn in the future. Outstanding coaching books are just like excellent teachers, which are a great help to us. However, we cannot depend too much on coaching books, because the best way of learning is to learn by ourselves. What's more, some coaching books are in poor quality, and that’s why it is of great necessity for us to choose and judge by ourselves.