1、2010-2011学年浙江省温州中学高二下学期期中考试英语试卷与答案 单项选择 * In China, _ pressure to pass _ exams seems to cause lack of students creativity. A /; / B the; the C the; / D /; the 答案: C The rescue team, which was sent to the earthquake-stricken area in Japan, _ five doctors and twelve nurses. A is made up of B is consis
2、ted of C consist of D makes up 答案: A I prefer a flat in Inverness to _ in Perth, because I want to live near my Moms. A one B that C it D this 答案: A _ the ointment to the wound, the nurse carefully wrapped it up with a bandage. A Treated B Having treated C Applied D Having applied 答案: D Although _ a
3、bout her fatness, she showed great confidence on the stage. A teasing B being teased C teased D to be teased 答案: C Are there any English story-books for us students in the library There are only a few,_. A if any B if have C if some D if has 答案: A The conflict between Gadhafis government army and th
4、e rebels in Libya made _ difficult for the foreigners to leave the country. A so B much C that D it 答案: D How did you like Nicks performance last night To be honest, his singing didnt _to me much. A appeal B belong C refer D occur 答案: A Thank you for picking me up in this remote area! _. Im just goi
5、ng in the same direction. A With pleasure. B None of your business. C Take it easy. D Think nothing of it. 答案: D Why did you quit your job I didnt like the working conditions _ the good salary. A in need of B in spite of C in terms of D in favor of 答案: B A sudden change in temperature _ to bring rai
6、n or snow. A gets B turns C hopes D tends 答案: D Do you feel like _ there or shall we take a bus Id like to walk, but since there isnt much time left, Id rather we _ a taxi. A to walk; take B walking; took C to walk; took D walking; take 答案: B His first book is of great use for our course. But his la
7、test one is _ worth reading. A better B more C much D very 答案: A As a teacher rich in experience, he knows how to _ his ideas to these new students in a limited period of time. A convey B educate C pass D convince 答案: A I wish I _ play tennis with my brother this afternoon, but I have to study for a
8、 test. A can B should C could D shall 答案: C Anyone who is in _ of weapons without permission is considered law-breaking. A command B control C charge D possession 答案: D The professor, _ the project, made a comment on the report. A was opposed to carry out B opposed to carry out C opposed to carrying
9、 out D was opposed to carrying out 答案: C I think our company lays too much _ on cost and not enough on quality. A stress B focus C intention D impression 答案: A “If I _ taking drugs, I would be a successful businessman now,” said the dying drug addict. A didnt start B havent started C hadnt started D
10、 shouldnt start 答案: C I have to draw some money from the bank before our money _. A runs out of B is run out C runs out D runs up 答案: C 完型填空 完形填空 (15%) 请认真阅读下面短文 ,从短文后各题所给的 (A、 B、 C和 D)四个选项中 ,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 “Hey, Jenny ! Hows the model ” I had just taken a bite of my hot dog 31 I heard a famili
11、ar voice yelling at me from across the crowded school yard. I saw a group of popular girls who were all 32 . “What kind of 33 are you going to do An ad for a Frankenstein movie ” More laughter. My stomach twisted into a tight knot. How could they humiliate (羞辱 ) me like this, in front of the entire
12、school As I walked into the cafeteria, I 34 the dark scars on my right hand. At 9 months old, I knocked over a tea pot and dumped boiling water all over my hands and stomach. My parents 35 me to the hospital, but I had to have skin graft (移植 ) operation. I was in so much pain! But what 36 me most we
13、re the cruel things people said about how I looked, like that day at lunch. The girls were being super mean to me because theyd heard I was considering doing some modeling. A close friend had suggested that I shouldnt let my scars 37 me and that I might make a good model. But after that 38 at school
14、, I was sure Id made a huge mistake. Upon arriving home, I covered the mirror with a blanket, fell on my bed and sobbed. The next day, I 39 myself to go to school. At lunch my best friend Jesse tried to encourage me: “You cant 40 forever, Jenny. So what if you have a few scars Just go outside and sh
15、ow them that youre just as good as they are.” Although I knew he was right, I couldnt imagine standing up for myself like that. However, that night as I sat on the bed, my friends words replayed in my mind. Im 41 hiding from myself, I thought. How stupid! Slowly, I stood up, walked over to the 42 ,
16、and tossed the blanket aside. There, in the mirror I saw a slim, dark-haired, blue-eyed girl, looking just fine, 43 with a few scars. The next day I wore a comfortable T-shirt to school. Whats more, I had lunch outside the cafeteria, 44 beside those mean girls. They were shocked that I should dare t
17、o walk into their territory. I felt different toofree and happy. Sometimes people still look at me strangely. They whisper and stare, but I dont let it get to me. I have applied to several modeling companies, and at least one company is considering me for jobs. Maybe Ill never 45 posing on the runwa
18、y (T形舞台 ), but I do know one thing: Im done. 【小题1】 A as B when C while D before A nodding B cheering C laughing D quarreling A modeling B writing C drilling D acting A looked into B searched for C wondered about D glanced at A presented B guided C rushed D handed A hurt B beat C disappointed D puzzl
19、ed A impress B limit C award D suspect A effect B phenomenon C movement D scene A forced B expected C reminded D arranged A apologize B beg C hide D complain A hardly B ever C even D gradually A blanket B bed C chair D mirror A while B though C and D because A right B still C therefore D anyhow A gi
20、ve up B end up C put up D set up 答案: 【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 B 阅读理解 Habits are a funny thing. We reach for them mindlessly, setting our brains on auto-pilot and relaxing into the unconscious comfort of f
21、amiliar routine. “Not choice, but habit rules the unreflecting creatures,” William Wordsworth said in the 19th century. In the ever-changing 21st century, even the word “habit” carries a negative meaning. So it seems contradictory to talk about habits in the same context as innovation (创新 ). But bra
22、in researchers have discovered that when we consciously develop new habits, we create parallel (平行的) paths, and even entirely new brain cells, that can jump our trains of thought onto new, innovative tracks. Rather than dismissing ourselves as unchangeable creatures of habit, we can instead direct o
23、ur own change by consciously developing new habits. In fact, the more new things we try, the more creative we become. But dont bother trying to kill off old habits; once those ruts of procedure are worn into the brain, theyre there to stay. Instead, the new habits we deliberately press into ourselve
24、s create parallel pathways that can bypass those old roads. “The first thing needed for innovation is attraction to wonder,” says Dawna Markova, author of The Open Mind. “But we are taught instead to decide, just as our president calls himself the Decider.” She adds, however, that “to decide is to k
25、ill off all possibilities but one. A good innovational thinker is always exploring the many other possibilities.” “All of us work through problems in ways of which were unaware,” she says. Researchers in the late 1960s discovered that humans are born with the ability to approach challenges in four p
26、rimary ways: analytically, procedurally(程序上的) , collaboratively (合作地 ) and innovatively. At the end of adolescence, however, the brain shuts down half of that ability, preserving only those ways of thought that have seemed most valuable during the first decade or so of life. The current emphasis on
27、standardized testing highlights analysis and procedure, meaning that few of us use our innovative and collaborative ways of thought. “This breaks the major rule in the American belief systemthat anyone can do anything,” explains M. J. Ryan, author of the 2006 book This Year I Will and Ms. Markovas b
28、usiness partner. “Thats a lie that we have preserved, and it fosters(培养)commonness. Knowing what youre good at and doing even more of it creates excellence.” This is where developing new habits comes in. 【小题 1】 Brain researchers have discovered that . A the forming of new habits can be guided Bthede
29、velopmentofhabitscanbepredicted C the regulation of old habits can be transformed D the track of new habits can be created unconsciously 【小题 2】 The underlined word “ruts” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to . A zones B connections C situations D tracks 【小题 3】 Which of the following statements mo
30、st probably agrees with Dawna Markovas view A Decision makes no sense in choices. B Curiosity makes creative minds active. C Creative ideas are born of a relaxing mind. D Formation of innovation comes from fantastic ideas. 【小题 4】 The purpose of the author writing this article is to persuade us . A t
31、o give up our traditional habits deliberately B to create and develop new habits consciously C to resist the application of standardized testing D to believe that old habits conflict with new habits 答案:【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 B A woman renewing her drivers license at the County Clerks office
32、was asked to state her occupation She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself “What I mean is,” explained the recorder, “do you have a job, or are you just a ” “Of course I have a job,” said Emily “Im a mother.” “We dont list mother as an occupation housewife covers it,” said the recorder. One
33、day I found myself in the same situation The clerk was obviously a career woman, confident and possessed of a high sounding title “What is your occupation ” she asked The words simply popped out “Im a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.” The clerk paused, ballpo
34、int pen frozen in midair. I repeated the title slowly, and then I stared with wonder as my statement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire. “Might I ask,” said the clerk with new interest, “Just what you do in this field ” Coolly, without any trace of panic in my voice, I hear
35、d myself reply, “I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesnt) , in the lab and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out) Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree ), and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like
36、it) But the job is more challenging than most careers and rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.” There was an increasing note of respect in the clerks voice as she completed the form, stood up, and showed me out As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up (依托 ) by my glamorous new c
37、areer, I was greeted by my lab assistants-ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern I felt proud! I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable (不可缺少
38、的 ) to mankind than “just another mother.” MotherhoodWhat a great career! Especially when theres a title on th e door. 【小题 1】 What can we infer from the conversation between the woman and the recorder at the beginning of the passage A The woman felt ashamed to admit what her job was. B The recorder
39、was impatient and rude. C The author was upset about the situation that mothers faced. D Motherhood was not recognized and respected as a job by society. 【小题 2】 How did the female clerk feel at first when the author told her occupation A curious B indifferent C puzzled D interested 【小题 3】 Why did th
40、e woman clerk show more respect for the author A Because the author cared little about rewards. B Because she admired the authors research work in the lab. C Because she thought the author did admirable work. D Because the writer did something she had little knowledge of. 【小题 4】 What is the authors
41、purpose of writing the passage A To show how you describe your job affects your feelings toward it. B To argue that motherhood is a worthy career and deserves respect. C To show that the author had a grander job than Emily. D To show that being a mother is hard and boring work 答案:【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 C【小题
42、 1】 C【小题 1】 B The vitamins necessary for a healthy body are normally supplied by a good mixed diet, including a variety of fruits and green vegetables. It is only when people try to live on a very restricted diet, say that when trying to lose weight, that it is necessary to make special provisions t
43、o supply the missing vitamins. An example of the dangers of a restricted diet may be seen in the disease known as “beri-beri”, which used to make large numbers of Eastern people who lived mainly on rice suffer. In the early years of last century, a Dutch scientist named Eijkman was trying to discove
44、r the cause of beri-beri. At first he thought it was transmitted(传播)by a germ(病菌) . He was working in a Japanese hospital, where the patients were fed on polished rice which had had the outer coverings removed from the grain. It was thought this would be easier for weak and sick people to digest. Ei
45、jkman thought his germ theory was proved when he noticed the chickens in the hospital yard, which were fed on remains from the patients plates, were also showing signs of the disease. He then tried to separate the germ, which he thought was causing the disease, but his experiments were interrupted b
46、y a hospital official, who ordered that the rice without coverings, even though left over by the patients, was too good for chickens. It should be recooked for the patients, and the chickens should be fed on cheap, rough rice with the outer coverings still on the grain. Eijkman noticed that the chic
47、kens began to recover on the new diet. He began to consider the possibility that eating unmilled rice(糙米) somehow prevented or cured beri-beri even that a lack of some ingredient (成分) in the coverings may be the cause of the disease. Indeed this was the case. The element needed to prevent beri-beri
48、was shortly afterwards separated from rice coverings and is now known as vitamin B. The milled rice, though more expensive, was in fact causing the disease the hospital was trying to cure. Nowadays, this terrible disease is much less common thanks to our knowledge of vitamins. 【小题 1】 According to the passage, a good mixed diet _. A is suitable for losing weight B should be only fruits and vegetables C normally contains enough vitamins D