1、2010-2011学年甘肃省兰州一中高二下学期期末考试英语试卷与答案 单项选择 * Baird invented _ television, _ invention that would later completely change peoples life. A /; the B a; / C the; an D /; an 答案： C This new book of hers is believed _ into many different languages. A to be translated B to have translated C being translated D
2、to have been translated 答案： D As this is a very casual get-together, you can tell them to _ however they feel like to. A dress B wear C put on. D have on 答案： A The number of traffic accidents caused by drunk driving is _ as the number of those caused by other reasons. A twice as many B twice as larg
3、e C as twice large D many as twice 答案： B There must have been something wrong with the society _ no one offers to help those who are in trouble. A when B where C which D that 答案： B Ones being _ plays an important role in building up interpersonal relations, while some rudeness will surely leave a ba
4、d impression. A respected B respectful C respectable D respect 答案： B Believe it or not, I am sure that is _ people call the sixth sense. A what B that C which D how 答案： A Clothing made of man-made fibers has certain advantages over _ made of natural fibers like cotton, wool or silk. A the ones B one
5、 C that D what 答案： C _ I admit that all these problems are difficult, I dont agree that they cant be solved. A Unless B While C Until D Since 答案： B _ the fact that he _ speak English, he spent quite a pleasant time in London. A Although; cant B Despite; couldnt C In spite of; cant D Though; couldnt
6、答案： C -Have Max and Tina sold out all the English dictionaries -Yes, completely. _ is left. A None B Nothing C No one D Neither 答案： A I _ think its a northern university. So many restaurants serve northern food. -Thats because the students here are _ from the north. A almost; mostly B nearly; mostly
7、 C mostly; mostly D almost; nearly 答案： A I try to make him understand that I am not interested in him, but he never gets the _. A information B news C word D message 答案： D I tried many times, but I still failed in the experiment. -Dont be discouraged. _ and the problem will be settled. A Having a li
8、ttle effort B There is a little effort C If you have a bit effort D A bit more effort 答案： D Since you are here already, you _ as well stay here and enjoy yourself. A can B may C should D must 答案： B He _ in a university for five years, but now he runs a company of his own. A has taught B had taught C
9、 taught D has been teaching 答案： C The belief is generally held _ communication skill is a must nowadays in hunting for a job. A what B as C which D that 答案： D If you work hard and finish it this week, you _ have Monday free next week. A shall B will C would D should 答案： A The conference will be put
10、off until next week, _ we will have made all the preparations. A which B in which C when D on which 答案： C I suggest Zhoushan for your holiday. It is really _ a visit. A worth B worthy C worthwhile D worthy of 答案： D 完型填空 Though there is much to be concerned about, there is far, far more for which to
11、be thankful. Though lifes goodness can at times be overshadowed (黯然失色 ), it is 41 outweighed. For every single act that is senselessly destructive, 42 are thousands more small, quiet acts of love, 43 and sympathy. For every person who seeks to hurt, there are many, many more who 44 their lives to he
12、lping and to healing. There is a goodness to life that 45 be denied. In the most remarkable views and in the smallest details, look 46 , because that goodness always comes shining through. There is no 47 to the goodness of life. It 48 more abundant(充裕的 ) each time you feel it. The 49 you experience
13、and appreciate the goodness of life, the more there is to be lived. Even 50 the cold winds blow and the world seems to be 51 in foggy shadows, the goodness of life lives 52 . Open your eyes, open your heart, 53 you will see that goodness is everywhere. Though the goodness of life 54 at times to suff
14、er hardships, it is always going on there. For in the 55 moment, it becomes more clear that life is a 56 treasure. And so the goodness of 57 is made even stronger by the very things that would go against it. Time and time again when you feared it was 58 forever, you found that the goodness of life w
15、as really only a / an 59 away. Around the next corner, inside every moment, the goodness of life is there to surprise and 60 you. 【A always B never C often D usually 小题1】 A there B here C they D those A worry B anxiety C kindness D upset A make B put C contribute D devote A neednt B mustnt C cant D
16、wont A suddenly B closely C roughly D simply A limit B denying C doubt D point A loses B grows C plants D goes A less B fewer C more D most A when B if C though D before A shone B covered C decorated D suffered A with B by C through D on A yet B or C and D still A seems B looks C proves D appears A
17、shortest B darkest C brightest D fastest A priceless B valueless C useless D worthless A heart B life C wealth D health A disappeared B lost C gone D left A hour B mile C month D moment A delight B regret C shock D disappoint 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】
18、B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 阅读理解 Cities in Europe and around the world may be growing “bike trees” in the near future. Invented by Japans JFE Engineering Corp, the invention proved useful in the busiest parts of this n
19、ations crowded cities. Local governments of Japan have struggled for ways to encourage people to park their bikes considerably, particularly close to big stations, but that may block some roads and entrances to homes and businesses. “Our cities do not have a lot of space for any kind of parking, inc
20、luding bicycles.” said Mitsuharu Oshima, a spokesman for JFE Engineering. The bike tree comes in two types: one in a tower that is above ground and on the contrary, the other in an underground structure. A cyclist registers with the operator of the equipment, pays a monthly fee and pushes the wheels
21、 of his bicycle into restraints(管理处 ) at the base of the bike tree. Each bicycle is fitted with an electronic card with the owners details. A mechanical arm then pulls the bike into the base of the tower and moves it to a free location inside. To collect the bike later, the cyclist puts his card thr
22、ough a reader and his bike is automatically returned to him in seconds. “The science of the equipment has been difficult e ven though they may look quite simple because bikes come in many different shapes and sizes.” said Oshima. As well as clearing away the road, bicycles cannot be stolen from a bi
23、ke tree. There are presently versions at seven sites in Japan and two others are under construction, while work is under way on an even larger version with room for 9400 bicycles in Thailand. And Oshima believes that the idea could catch on in Europe, particularly in countries such as France, Hollan
24、d and Denmark , where cycling is so popular. 【小题 1】 Cities build this kind of “bike trees” so that they can _. A ask more people to ride bikes B provide more jobs for people C make more money than before D save more room for people 【小题 2】 Which is the right order of the following things when you use
25、 the bike tree the wheels of the bicycle are put into restraints at the base . the card is read and the bike is automatically returned . an electronic card with the owners details is given the bike is pulled and moved to a free location inside . A B C D 【小题 3】 What made it difficult to design “bike
26、trees” A The location of “bike trees”. B The method of finding enough bikes. C The differences of the bikes. D The importance of traffic safety 【小题 4】 From the passage, we can know that _. A countries with many cyclists in Europe will like the idea of “bike trees” B there are seven “bike trees” used
27、 for holding bikes in Japan C local government of Japa n encourage people to ride bikes D cyclists can use “bike trees” for free in Japan. 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A While reading a book in English, every few lines, you run across a word or two that you dont know. You look up every new
28、word in the dictionary. Bad move. All that does is slow you down. Even electric or CD-ROM dictionaries can get in the way of your reading progress. A dictionary is like a road map. It can help you if you get lost and point you in the right direction. But if you stop to look at the map each time you
29、take a step, youll get nowhere fast. On your English learning journey, a dictionary can be a helpful travel companionif its not overused. To help you start thinking in English, use an English-to-English dictionary. Otherwise, youll always depend on your native language and end up translating in your
30、 head. A good dictionary can help you do more than just find the meaning of a word. It can help you verify (test and check) spelling, check word forms and grammar usage, find example sentences and learn pronunciation. Some dictionaries even provide exercises to teach you how to use their resources.
31、Take time to get to know your dictionary. Learn the pronunciation symbols. Understand what the abbreviations(缩写 字 ) mean. Become familiar with the grammar codes that explain the usage for each word. Look for charts, diagrams and lists that might be useful in the future. Youll discover how rewarding
32、it can be to make friends with your dictionary. And as they say, A friend in need is a friend indeed. 【小题 1】 The underlined word that used in the last paragraph refers to _. A chart, diagrams and lists B abbreviations and the usage for each word C the meaning of a word, spelling and grammar usage D
33、pronunciation symbols and grammar codes 【小题 2】 Why do you want to buy a good English-to-English dictionary A Because it is a good friend if we use it often. B Because it can help us to find the right direction if we get lost. C Because it can help us to start thinking both in English and in Chinese.
34、 DWithoutit welldependonournativelanguageandenduptranslatinginourhead. 【小题 3】 Which of the following statements does the writer lead you to believe A The more you use a dictionary, the better you can understand the article you read. B The more you use the resources in the dictionary, the more you ca
35、n benefit from it. C The more you use a dictionary, the faster you may read. D The better a dictionary is, the more expensive it is. 【小题 4】 The best title of the passage may be _. A Dictionary is Like a Road Map While We Are Traveling B Use a Dictionary When Necessary C How Important a Good English-
36、to-English Dictionary is D A Dictionary is a Friend Indeed 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C BRITAIN is a popular tourist place. But tours of the country have pros and cons. Good news Free museums. No charge for outstanding collections of art and antiquities. Pop music. Britain is the only cou
37、ntry to rival (与 匹敌 ) the US on this score. Black cabs. London taxi drivers know where they are going even if there are never enough of them at weekends or night. Choice of food. Visitors can find everything from Ethiopian to Swedish restaurants. Fashion. Not only do fashion junkies love deeply and
38、respect highly brand names such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander Mc Queen; street styles are justly loved, too. Bad news Poor service. “Its part of the image of the place. People can dine out on the rudeness they have experienced,” says Professor Tony Seaton, of Luton Universitys International Touris
39、m Research Center. Poor public transport. Trains and buses are promised to defeat the keenest tourists, although the over crowded London tube is inexplicably (不可理解的 ) popular. Lack of languages. Speaking slowly and clearly may not get many foreign visitors very far, even in the tourist traps. Rain.
40、Still in the number one complaint No air-conditioning. So that even splendidly hot summers become as unbearable as the downpours. Overpriced hotels. The only European country with a higher rate of tax on hotel rooms is Denmark. Licens ing hours. Alcohol (酒 ) is in short supply after 11 p.m. even in
41、“24-hour cities.” 【小题 1】 What do tourists complain most A Poor service. B Poor public transport. C Overpriced hotels. D Rain. 【小题 2】 What do we learn about pop music in Britain and the US through this passage A Pop music in Britain is better than that in the US. B Pop music in Britain is worse than
42、that in the US. C Pop music in Britain is as good as that in the US. D Pop music in Britain is quite different from that in the US. 【小题 3】 When is alcohol not able to get A At 12:00 p.m. B At 10:00 p.m. C At 11:00 p.m. D At 9:00 p.m. 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A “Tomorrow is another day”- this lin
43、e has impressed various people at various times. Its now 70 years after it appeared in the film, but it still seems to hold its power especially during an economic downturn. The phrase comes from a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchells successful 1936 novel Gone With the Wind. Its set in the America
44、n South and tells the story of a strong heroine, Scarlett O Hara, who struggles to find love during the Civil War and, afterwards, of her strength in surviving the war and its hardships. Love story In a moment of despair, Scarlett finally realizes that her love belongs to Rhett Butler. For many audi
45、ences, it is the theme of love and struggle that has kept the movie alive. While the burning of Atlanta might seem irrelevant(不相关的 ) to todays viewers, the timeless theme of love keeps its ability to touch people. With a promise to her lover still in her mind, Scarlett chooses to stay in the midst o
46、f war and take care of Melanie. But her heart is broken when Rhett just walks away, leaving the woman that he once loved with cruel words, Frankly, dear, I don t give a damn.(毫不在乎 ) Great epic (史诗 ) The film shows the love-hate relationship of these characters, but also American history, the fall of
47、 the Confederacy and the following period of Reconstruction in the South. The background made this film a true classic in the epic genre. When the film opened after World War II, French viewers loved it, and it reminded them of their fight against the Nazis. In 1940 Shanghai, during the War of Resis
48、tance Against Japanese Aggression(侵略 ), people stood in line for hours to watch this film, and saw the same suffering they were having as well as the hope and possibility of building a new homeland from the ruins. Each nationality could identify with the story and see it as a victory. In fact, Gone With the Wind never lost its charm and ability to inspire an
