2009—2010学年度第二学期期中模块检测
高二英语试题
第Ⅰ卷
第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节 语法和词汇知识 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
21. _________ I picked up the receiver, I realized that someone had dialed the wrong number.
A. The moment B. A moment ago C. After a minute D. Minute after
22. Why so many youths are _____ on playing computer games often puzzles us a lot.
A. fascinated B. crazy C. keen D. fond
23. With all the family members ______ on vacation without him, the boy felt extremely lonely and afraid.
A. to have gone B. going C. had gone D. gone
24. She made a promise _______ anyone could save her life, she would give him all her wealth.
A. which if B. that if C. that D. if
25. It is proposed that another meeting _______ to discuss how to give more support to the underdeveloped area.
A. be held B. have been held C. was held D. will be held
26. It’s well known that good relationship between two countries __________ the development of mutual culture and economy.
A. results from B. arises from C. contributes to D. leads to
27. ______ they obtain from the activities is very important to the training in their character.
A. That B. Which C. What D. How
28. Whoever brings honor to our country or to the people deserves ________.
A. to praise B. to be praised C. to have praised D. of being praised
29. Don’t panic; just _________ that rock and I’ll come and fetch you down.
A. keep up with B. put up with C. make up for D. hold on to
30. No sooner ________ at the airport than she was surrounded by the reporters.
A. had the star arrived B. the star had arrived
C. has the star arrived D. the star has arrived
31 ________ no modern technology, the Egyptians had to move each stone by hand.
A. It being B. There being C. There was D. Being
32. _________ the wind and the sun, the color on the board gradually ran.
A. Being exposed to B. Having exposed C. Exposing D. Exposed to
33. — So much work needs to be finished in such a short time.
— _________ I’ll give you a hand.
A. Not to worry. B. So what?
C. You can’t be too careful! D. That’s right.
34. The prices have been rising all the time, especially that of housing. So it is high time the government _______ action to solve it.
A. takes B. have taken
C. took D. to take
35. Snow is rare in this area. You can hardly see any snow, ________ it is winter.
A. ever since B. now that
C. even though D. even so
第二节 完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
The train stopped and a girl got on. As I had become 36 by then, I could not tell what the girl looked like, but I could say she was a pretty girl.
“Are you going to Dehra Dun?” I asked her as the train 37 . Maybe my voice 38 her. She screamed in a low voice and said, “I don’t know anyone else here.” Well, it often 39 that people with good 40 fail to see what is right in front of them. “I didn’t see you either at first,” I said. “But I 41 you come in.” I wondered if I would be able to 42 her from discovering that I couldn’t see. I thought, 43 I kept to my seat, it shouldn’t be too difficult.
She was silent. Then I made a 44 . “What is it like outside?” I asked. She seemed to find something 45 in the question. Had she already noticed that I could not see? But her next question 46 my doubts. “Why don’t you look out of the window?” she asked quite 47 . I smiled, “You have an interesting face.” I thought it was a 48 remark as few girls could be tired of hearing that.
She laughed pleasantly. “It’s 49 to be told that,” she said. “But I’m so tired of people telling me that I have a 50 face.” Oh, so you did have a pretty face, thought I, and aloud I said, “Well, an interesting face 51 also be pretty.” “You are a good 52 ,” she said. “But why are you so serious?” Just then, the train 53 slowly into the next station, and the girl said goodbye to me.
“She was an interesting girl,” I said to a new 54 and then I asked him, “Did she keep her hair long or short?” “I don’t remember,” he replied, sounding 55 . “But she was completely blind. Didn’t you notice?”
36. A. sleepy B. blind C. hungry D. dull
37. A. pulled out B. pulled in
C. left off D. sent out
38. A. annoyed B. cheered C. shocked D. touched
39. A. appears B. turns C. proves D. happens
40. A. intension B. eyesight C. power D. ability
41. A. watched B. heard C. observed D. forgot
42. A. prevent B. cheat C. protect D. hold
43. A. unless B. until C. if D. though
44. A. promise B. plan C. trick D. mistake
45. A. interesting B. difficult
C. strange D. unfamiliar
46. A. removed B. canceled
C. disappeared D. added
47. A. simply B. naturally
C. nervously D. calmly
48. A. special B. popular C. safe D. familiar
49. A. boring B. fortunate C. confusing D. nice
50. A. pretty B. common C. similar D. blind
51. A. must B. should C. can D. shall
52. A. liar B. talker C. neighbor D. passer-by
53. A. dragged B. slipped C. entered D. drew
54. A. conductor B. passenger
C. waiter D. policeman
55. A. excited B. disappointed
C. puzzled D. indifferent
第三部分 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
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Burns can be caused by fire, the sun, chemicals, heated objects or fluids, and electricity. They can be minor problems or life-threatening emergencies. Distinguishing a minor burn from a more serious burn involves determining the degree of damage to the tissues of the body. If you are not sure how serious the burn is, seek emergency medical help.
First-degree burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin is burned. The skin is usually red and some swelling (肿大) and pain may occur. Unless the burn involves large portions of the body, it can be treated at home.
Second-degree burns are those in which the first layer of skin has been burned through and the second layer of skin is also burned. In these burns, the skin reddens intensely and blisters (水泡) develop. Severe pain and swelling also occur. Second-degree burns require medical treatment.
Third-degree burns are the most serious and involve all layers of skin. Fat, nerves, muscles, and even bones may be affected. Areas may be charred black or appear a dry white. If nerve damage is substantial, there may be no pain at all. These burns require emergency medical attention.
Follow these steps when treating minor burns at home:
1) If the skin is not broken, run cool water over the burn for several minutes.
2) Cover the burn with a sterile (消过毒的) bandage or clean cloth.
3) Take aspirin to relieve any swelling or pain.
Seek emergency treatment immediately for major burns. Before an emergency unit arrives, follow these steps:
1) Remove the person from the source of the burn (fire, electrical current, etc.).
2) If the person is not breathing, begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (人工呼吸) immediately.
3) Remove all clothing to stop further burning. If the clothing is stuck to the burn, do not attempt to remove it.
4) Cover the burned area with a cool, moist, sterile bandage or clean cloth. Do not place any creams, ointments (药膏) or ice on the burned area or break blisters.
5) Monitor the patient for signs of shock, and treat accordingly.
56. The underlined sentence in the first paragraph probably means “______”.
A. They can be dangerous if you don’t treat them seriously
B. They range from slight burns to deadly ones
C. They seldom cause deaths even if not treated properly
D. They usually cause deaths if not treated properly
57. Burns are divided into different degrees according to _______.
A. what kind of treatment they need
B. what kind of tissue of the body is damaged
C. whether there is pain and what degree of pain there is
D. which layer of skin is burned
58. From the passage we learn that _______.
A. if there is severe pain, then you need medical treatment
B. first-degree burns don’t require medical treatment
C. burns without pains can be treated at home
D. the larger the swelling is, the more serious it is
59. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. you shouldn’t cover the burn with a bandage or cloth if it is severe
B. you shouldn’t move the person unless you know how to do first aid
C. you shouldn’t run cool water over the burn if the skin is broken
D. you shouldn’t place any wet towels on the burned area
60.where do you probably find the passage?
A.a fashion magazine B.a guide book
C.a book on first aid D.a section about culture in the newspaper
B
More perhaps than any other European nation, the Swiss have got used to looking after foreign travelers. As early as the 18th century, wealthy French, Germans and Italians were treating the country as an amusement center while, in the 19th century, it became the major holiday playground for the British nobles. Today, it attracts visitors from all over the world.
The Swiss are clear about the importance of tourism to their economy, which makes up about eight percent of the Gross Domestic Product, and helps industry greatly. Managers of hotels from all over the world go to Switzerland to learn how to do the job, and a high standard can be expected from the great majority of the country’s hotels, most of which are small and pride themselves on personalized service. Public transport is the best in Europe. Both the Swiss Federal railways and the private railways are fully electric-powered, and the total network consists of about 5,000 kilometers of track.
Under the Fly Baggage system passengers can check luggage in at 116 railway stations and have it automatically transferred to their flight. The national highway system is equally well planned, and the mountain roads offer views of some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery. Also serving the mountains is an effective system of railways and cable ways, while more than 160 passenger cars cross the lakes and rivers. Hiking in the mountains is equally popular with Swiss nationals and foreign visitors. For those who want to view the country from a great height without having to climb the mountain themselves, it is always possible to take in the view from a balloon.
61. Compared with other European countries, Switzerland ________.
A. places more importance on entertainment
B. thinks more about foreign travelers
C. has more convenient public transport
D. has more five-star hotels
62. According to the passage, Switzerland is now visited by ________.
A. wealthy French people
B. rich Germans and Italians
C. British nobles
D. people from various countries
63. According to the passage we learn that ________.
A. most of the hotels in Switzerland are big
B. all the hotels in Switzerland offer exactly the same service
C. most of the hotels in Switzerland offer first class service
D. the hotels in Switzerland are accustomed to learning from the rest of the world
64. The Fly Rail Baggage system is a service to transport your luggage between the railway station and ________.
A. the airport B. the hotel
C. the motorway station D. the cable ways
65. The passage mainly tells us about ________.
A. scenery in Switzerland
B. the life in Switzerland
C. tourism in Switzerland
D. the transportation in Switzerland
C
Sometime in the next century, the familiar early-newspaper on the front porch (门廊) will disappear. And instead of reading your newspaper, it will read to you. You’ll get up and turn on the computer newspaper just like switching on the TV. An electronic voice will distribute stories about the latest events, guided by a program that selects the type of news you want. You’ll even get to choose the kind of voice you want to hear. Want more information on this brief story? A simple touch makes the entire text appear. Save it in your own personal computer if you like. These are among the predictions from communication experts working on the newspapers of the future. Pictured as part of broader home-based media and entertainment systems, computer newspapers will unite print and broadcast reporting, and offer news and analysis with video images of news events.
Most of the technology is available now, but convincing more people that they don’t need to read a newspaper is the next step. But resistance to computer newspapers may be stronger from within journalism. Since it is such a cultural change, it may be that the present generation of journalists and publishers will have to die off before the next generation realizes that the newspaper industry is no longer a newspaper industry. Technology is making the end of traditional newspapers unavoidable.
Despite technological advances, it could take decades to replace newsprint with computer screens. It might take 30 to 40 years to complete the changeover because people need to buy computers and because newspapers have established financial interests in the paper industry.
66. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of computer newspapers?
A. They are cheaper than traditional newspapers.
B. They are more convenient to read.
C. You can choose the kind of voice you want to hear.
D. You can easily save information for future use.
67. Which of the following is a reason why it will take a long time to complete the changeover?
A. The technology is impossible now.
B. Computer newspapers are too expensive.
C. The popularization of computers needs a long time.
D. Traditional newspapers are easier to read.
68. It can be inferred that journalists are against computer newspapers because _______.
A. they don’t know how to use computers
B. they think computer newspapers take too much time to read
C. they think the new technology is bad
D. they have been trained to write for traditional newspapers
69. We can infer from the passage that _______.
A. all technological changes are good
B. new technologies don’t always replace old ones
C. new technologies will eventually replace old ones
D. traditional newspapers are here to stay for another century
70. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Computer newspapers are well liked.
B. Newspapers of the future will be on the computer.
C. Newspapers are out of fashion.
D. New communications technology.
D
31st October —— A team of British explorers has announced they are going to the North Pole to measure the ice cap’s thickness. The exploration will take ground-based readings (仪表的读数) of an ice formation which most scientists agree is shrinking at an alarming rate.
Explorer Pen Hadow’s three-member team will pull a sled-fixed radar device, which measures ice density every eight centimeters, 2,000 kilometers across the Arctic and will produce millions of readings.
They will leave in February, 2008 and will face temperatures of -50℃ on a journey that will take up to 120 days. They have been testing their equipment in Britain and Canada.
Hadow is excited about the prospects (前景), “For the first time we will be able to transmit video images — webcam film of the expedition — as it unfolds so people can track us, and the whole idea is to engage as many people as we can in what we’re doing.”
New fallen snow on top of the ice makes ground-based measurements more accurate than satellite data.
“It has been in the planning stage for a while,” said Hadow. “We spent the last two years developing impulse radar (冲击雷达), which normally is about 100 kilograms and hangs under an aircraft and so on. We’ve managed to get it down to about 4 kilograms. It’s the size of a briefcase and we are dragging it behind the sled as we go.”
The ice cap shrank enough in 2007 so that a pathway through the cap known as the Northwest Passage opened up during the melting of the Arctic summer.
Cambridge University’s Joao Rodrigues explains, “Thickness of the ice cap will determine how much solar radiation will be reflected and the heat exchange between the ocean and the atmosphere and it is thus a vital component (成分) of climate models.”
If warming trends continue, some experts predict that the Arctic Ocean could be ice-free during the summer within a few decades.
71 What would be the best title for the text?
A. Exploration to the North Pole.
B. Arctic ice cap shrinking.
C. Arctic ice survey announced.
D. Ground-based measurements of ice.
72. What is special about the exploration?
A. It will be broadcast live on the Internet.
B. Explorers will use a sled-fixed radar device.
C. Explorers will travel in extremely cold conditions.
D. Ground-based measurements are more accurate.
73. What is the purpose of the exploration?
A. To measure the ice cap’s thickness.
B. To study whether ice will disappear in the Arctic.
C. To make a film about the Arctic exploration.
D. To make people interested in what they are doing.
74. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. ice in the Arctic will disappear in ten years
B. the exploration will last for half a year
C. Hadow spent two years developing a kind of radar, which is about 100 kilograms
D. if there is snow on ice, satellites can’t measure the ice thickness accurately enough
75. From the passage, we learn that ________.
A. the explorers will measure ice density every other centimeter
B. people will be able to follow the explorers and see what they are doing
C. people could go through the Northwest Passage in the 2007 Arctic summer
D. the equipment that Hadow’s team use will be tested in the United States
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第二卷(45分)
阅读表达(每小题3分,共15分。)
Learning to save money when you're young is an important lesson. All good lessons and habits begin early, and saving is a skill that everyone needs. Many people—adults included—do not have a good sense of saving for the long run. I have been lucky to learn this lesson early because I have had a grass-cutting business since I was 10 years old. Of the money I make I spend about 10 percent and save the other 90. ??? Making sure you save and don't spend too much is a good way to build up wealth. I have put my earnings in a bank. Many teens I know spend all the money they earn so it never has a chance to grow. Young people should realize that their teenage years are a great time to begin saving. ??? At high school many parents pay for almost everything, so your expenses can be small. If you have a job, you should have fun with some of the money. But you should also save some so that it will grow. Then you can begin planning for your future. When you spend money, you not only lose that money, but also lose the interest you could have earned by saving it. ???? After high school, college is expensive and then "real" life begins, with expenses such as food and rent. If you can hold onto a good percentage of the money you earn as a teen, going to college and buying a house will be much easier.________________, the more time the money has to grow. If you are in your thirties without any savings, you will always have to struggle. The earlier you begin saving, the easier it is to create a nest egg.
Later in life it can be hard to start saving because general costs of living are more expensive and you may only have enough to pay your bills. If you want to buy a house and have a family, you need money to start with, which comes from saving. ??? Many say money cannot make you happy, and this is true. But money can help you to lead a secure life. ?? Saving early will mean you will have to work for fewer years when you are older. It will also allow you to spend time doing the things that you want to do. ?? In addition to this, it will mean you can live the way you want to without worrying.(问题在答卷纸上,请将答案一并写在答卷纸上)
2009—2010学年下学期期中模块检测
高二英语参考答案
听力 1-5 ABCBC 6-10 BBCBC 11-15 BCBCC 16-20 CCBAA
单项选择 21-25 ACBBA 26-30 CCBDA 31-35 BDACC
完形填空36-40 BACBD 41-45BACDC 46-50 ABCDA 51-55CBDBC
阅读理解56-60 BDACC 61-65 BDCAC 66-70ACDCB 71-75 CAADC
阅读表达
1.Saving for Future 2.Saving early will mean you will have to work for fewer years when you are older.3. The earlier you begin saving4.Saving is an important lesson and a good habit in our lives ;especially it’s a skill that everyone needs.?? 书面表达
The Korean ethnic group, migrating from the Korean peninsula in about the late 17th century, mostly scatters in the northeast of China. Yanbian is their largest habitation. The Koreans have their own spoken and written language.
All the Koreans prefer white-colored costumes. The Korean women have formed the habit of carrying things on their heads while moving quickly!
Known as good singers and dancers, the Koreans sometimes sing and dance to the music in the fields. For the men, the most popular sports are wrestling and football, while women are fond of playing on the swings.
As for their staple food, rice and cold noodles play an important part; dog meat and pickled vegetables with a particular taste are also their favorites.