1、2010-2011浙江温州十校联合体高二上学期期中考试英语试卷与答案 单项选择 * Losing _ _face doesnt always mean being _ failure. A your; a B /; a C your; / D a; / 答案： B - Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the nearest bookstore - Im sorry. Im a stranger here. - _. A No problem B Doesnt matter C Thank you , anyhow. D Thank you ver
2、y much. 答案： C John seems to be upset. What happened - The boss disliked the plan he _ for the new project A put up with B put forward C put away D put up 答案： B You must have your work done within 2 days. - Finishing a task in such short time is a (an) _. A conclusion B challenge C explanation D appr
3、oach 答案： B Much to my _, most of the people _ to the party were old friends. A astonishing; inviting B astonished; invitied C astonishment; inviting D astonishment; invited 答案： D Its _ youve got a headache that you drank too much last night. A no need B no hurry C no wonder D no doubt 答案： C They sat
4、 face to face, _ about the things they were interested in for a long time. A and talk B talking C to talk D talked 答案： B Its not a good idea to spend your income_. A in general B in defence C in advance D in particular 答案： C Toms father is so special that you can easily _ him _ in the crowd. A pick;
5、 out B break; out C look; out D call; out 答案： A “ John wants to see you today”. - “ Id rather he _ tomorrow than today”. A comes B came C should come D has come 答案： B The electricity company are threatening to _ us _. A cut; up B cut; down C cut; in D cut; off 答案： D Ill be _ to do the same thing in
6、your situation. A possibly B probably C likely D perhaps 答案： C He injured his leg. _, he couldnt play in the game. A Therefore B However C Besides D As well 答案： A Mr. Jenkin regretted _ his secretary for the mistake, for he later discovered it was his own fault. A to blame B being blamed C blamed D
7、having blamed 答案： D The style of Lady Gaga _ a major trend (趋势；趋向 ) in fashion. A entertains B focusses C represents D handles 答案： C 完型填空 O. Henry was a pen name used by an American writer for short stories. His 36 name was William Sydney Porter. He was born in North Carolina in 1862. As a young boy
8、 he lived an exciting life. He did not go to school for very long, 37 he managed to 38 himself everything he needed to know. When he was about 20 years old, O. Henry 39 to Texas, where he tried different 40. He first worked on a newspaper, and then had a job in a bank. When some money went missing f
9、rom the bank, O. Henry was believed to have 41 it. Because of that, he was sent to 42. During the three years in prison, he learned to 43 short stories. After he got out of prison, he went to New York and 44 writing. He wrote mostly about New York and the life of the poor there. Most of O. Henrys 45
10、 are set in his own time, the early years of the 20th century. Many take place in New York City, and deal for the most part with ordinary 46: clerks, policemen, waitresses. O. Henrys short stories are well known 47 their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings. And his stories
11、were 48 more playful and optimistic. People like his stories, 49 simple as the tales were, they would finish with a sudden change at the 50, to the readers surprise. 【小题 1】 A real B middle C first D last 【小题 2】 A or B and C for D but 【小题 3】 A learn B teach C allow D turn 【小题 4】 A went B lived C stay
12、ed D left 【小题 5】 A stories B books C banks D jobs 【小题 6】 A defended B stolen C preserved D reacted 【小题 7】 A prison B homeland C neighbourhood D jungle 【小题 8】 A read B write C tell D take 【小题 9】 A liked B believed C continued D stopped 【小题 10】 A families B stories C fantasies D deeds 【小题 11】 A things
13、 B writers C people D readers 【小题 12】 A like B as C to D for 【小题 13】 A very B less C so D much 【小题 14】 A when B how C because D so 【小题 15】 A end B last C first D beginning 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】
14、C 【小题 1】 A 阅读理解 Every kid wishes to be an adult. But now as grown-ups, some adults find they cannot leave childhood behind.They become kidults (kid+adult). Being a kidult has become a lifestyle-choice among young people across Asia. Some kidults collect toys they once played with. Hello Kitty, Garfi
15、eld, and Snoopy have many adult fans around the world. It is not unusual to see a 20-something woman with a big, Garfield-shaped cushion (坐垫 )on her sofa or a Hello Kitty mobile phone accessory (挂件 ). Other kidults still enjoy childrens stories and fairy tales. For example, Bloomsbury even published
16、 the Harry Potter novels with an adult cover. That way, no one else on the subway will know that an adult is actually reading a childrens book! Kidults can be like vitamins to society. Adults who value their childhood and hold on to pure, child-like emotion may be needed in such a rough and dry soci
17、ety, said Lee Sojung, professor of Foreign Studies at Hankuk University(韩国外国语大学 ). He added that kidult culture may fill the generation gap between adults and kids. It could give children and their parents books, movies, and cartoon shows to enjoy together. He may be right. Tim Greenhalgh, a profess
18、or, explained that some kidults just refuse to grow up. They value childhood because life in a busy and stressful city frightens them. Kidults would like to forget their age and openly show their fear of society and adulthood. 【小题 1】 Why did Bloomsbury publish the Harry Potter novels with an adult c
19、over A Bloomsbury knows some kidults dont want people to know that they are kidults B Bloomsbury thinks it can attract more readers C Bloomsbury knows kidults prefer to chose books for adults in nature D Bloomsbury thinks the cover with an adult is better 【小题 2】 Being a kidult is good in some way EX
20、CEPT that _. A it is helpful to solve some social problems B it can make people listen to their parents C it can improve the relationship between parents and their kids D it can help kidults feel relaxed 【小题 3】 According to the writer, _. A our society is very dull B kidults have mental problems C b
21、eing a kidult is nothing wrong D some people can never grow up 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C Most people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact, it is quite normal. For some people, though, loneliness c
22、an last for years. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness. The first kind of loneliness is temporary(暂时的 ). This is the most common type. It usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention. The second kind, situational loneliness, is a natural result
23、or a particular situation- for example, a family problem, the death of a loved one, or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical problems, such as headaches and sleeplessness, it usually does not last for more than a year. The third kind of loneliness is the most sev
24、ere. Unlike the second type, chronic(长期的 ) loneliness usually last more than two yeas and has no specific cause. People who experience habitual loneliness have problems socializing and becoming close to others. Unfortunately, many chronica lly lone people think there is little or nothing they can do
25、 to improve their condition. Psychologists (心理学家 )agree that one important fact in loneliness is a persons social contacts, e.g, friends, family members, co-workers, etc. We depend on various people for different reasons. For instance, our families give us emotional support, our parents and teachers
26、 give us guidance, and our friends share similar interests and activities. However, psychologists have found that, though lone people may have many social contacts, they sometimes feel they should have more. They question their own popularity. Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually
27、 lonely people for two reasons: they are unhappy and unable to socialize and there is a connection between chronic loneliness and serious illness such as heart disease. While temporary and situational loneliness can be a normal, healthy part of life, chronic loneliness can be a very sad, and sometim
28、es dangerous condition. 【小题 1】 How would you treat temporary loneliness according to the passage A Talk to friends B Just ignore it C Go to see a doctor D Ask your teachers for guidance 【小题 2】 The topic of the 4th paragraph is that _. A lonely people dont have many friends B lonely people dont have
29、many social problems C one problem of loneliness is a persons social contacts D we depend on various people for different reasons 【小题 3】 Why do psychologists want to help chronically lonely people A Chronic loneliness can cause family problems B Chronic loneliness can cause serious illness C Chronic
30、 loneliness cannot be overcome D A, B, and C are all correct 【小题 4】 What is the best title of the passage A Three kinds of Loneliness B Loneliness and Diseases C Loneliness and Social Contacts D Chronic Loneliness 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A In America,drivers education is part of the re
31、gular high school curriculum(课程 ). Every student in his or her second year of high school is required to take a class in drivers education. However, unlike other courses,it is not given during the regular school year.Instead it is a summer course. The course is divided up into two parts:class time f
32、or learning laws and regulations, and driving time to practise driving.Class time is not unlike any other class. The students study the basic traffic laws from a text to pass the written driving test that is given to anyone who wants to get a drivers license. Driving time is a chance for the student
33、s to get behind the wheel (steering wheel) and practise starting steering,backing up,parking,switching lanes,turning corners,and all the other maneuvers (操作 ) required to drive a car.Each student is required to drive a total of six hours.The students are divided up into groups of four.The students a
34、nd the instructor go out driving for two hour blocks of time.Thus,each student gets half an hour driving time per outing.The instructor and “driver” sit in the front seats and the other three students sit in the back. After the student has passed the drivers education course and reached the appropri
35、ate age to drive(this age differs in every state but in most cases the person must be 16 years old),they can go to a designated(指定的 ) state office to take their drivers test,which is made up of an eye examination,a written test,and a road test.The person must pass all three tests in order to be give
36、n a drivers license.If the person did well in his or her drivers education class,he or she will pass the test with flying colors and get a drivers license. 【小题 1】 .In America,the drivers course mentioned above . A is considered as part of the advanced education B is given to anyone wanting to get a
37、drivers license C is carried on at the same time as other courses D is offered to all the students of Grade 2 in high schools 【小题 2】 We can infer that the students are required to_in their whole driving practice. A spend at least six hours driving B get half an hour driving C drive for two hour bloc
38、ks of time D go out driving for tweleve times 【小题 3】 Which of the following is Not True for the students wanting to get their drivers license A They must have their eyes examined. B They must be 16 years of age. C They should go to have their drivers test. D They ought to do well in their drivers co
39、urse. 【小题 4】 In the last sentence,“with flying colors” means . A happily B quickly C colorfully D successfully 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D For a girl whos interested in fashion, what would be the dream job Being a model Probably no-thats for a pencil thin who doesnt eat. One answer is, f
40、ashion stylist. Girls can find it hard to ignore this attractiveness and the field is opening up to normal girls, not only style or fashion design majors(某专业的学生 ). It looked too high before, but now I find it more approachable, said Xue Rui, 22, a Fudan University Chinese literature graduate who wor
41、ks as an assistant stylist at Herms in Shanghai. There is no certain principle in dressing up models, and you can try every way with your own distinct taste to make them pretty and attractive. Some professionals said that Xues not mistaken. The attractiveness of this work is not only in the wonderfu
42、l clothes. Now its a career with a bright future and pay packet. The income can allow you to buy expensive clothes and, with your name and photo appearing on pages, readers will remember your fashion tips. A stylist at a fashion magazine can have some unique rights. You have a chance to contact famo
43、us pesons and dress them up in a style you like. You need to cooperate with top photographers and select places around the world to take photos in. You might also be invited to fashion shows of top brands and can select some of the favorite clothes. You have to be all-round:from hair and make up to
44、clothes, shoes, and accessories (配饰 ) to the event, said He Qing, 21, a junior in fashion design at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. You have to know everything, and handle several things at the same time. Its challenging. Thats why I love it. So, remember girls, youve been warned. 【小题 1
45、】 The underlined phrase “ pay packet” (paragraph 3) means_. A a large bag B large amout of money C chances D choices 【小题 2】 Which of the following statements is true according to the passage A There are certain principles in dressing up models. B The only attractiveness of this work is in the wonder
46、ful clothes. C Only style or fashion design majors can work as a fashion stylist. D A stylist knows how to make a person beautiful, from head to toe。 【小题 3】 What is the unique right a stylist at a fashion magazine can have A You have a chance to contact celebrities and dress them up in a style you l
47、ike. B You need to cooperate with top photographers and select places around the world to take photos in. C You might also be invited to fashion shows of top brands and can select some of the favorite clothes. D All of above 【小题 4】 What will the author write in the 6th paragraph A Top brands that fa
48、shion stylists like best. B Various fashion shows C Difficulities that fashion stylists may meet D Other dream jobs 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 单词拼写 1.To save time. I suggest taking a _(直达的 ) flight to NY. 2.We are hoping our government will _ （降低） the prices of houses. 3.I enjoy watching my daughter playing on the _（秋千） in the park. 4.At present, theres no certain c_
