1、20102011 学年广东省广州市禺山高级中学高二上期末考试英语卷 其他 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。 Mary took off her shoes and ran over the hot sand. She tiptoed into the water, 【小题1】 (laugh) as a wave washed over her legs. She looked back at her mother, 【小题 2】 was sitting under a big umbrella, holding an
2、 apple in one hand and a drink in the 【小题 3】 . Just then, a big wave came and 【小题 4】 (sweep) Marys feet, making her fall into the water. She tried to scream, 【小题 5】 swallowed some water instead. She didnt know 【小题 6】 way was up or down. She pushed with her hand against 【小题 7】 sand and came up for ai
3、r. She screamed desperately and tried hard to swim. When she 【小题 8】 (final) returned to the shore, Mary ran over to her mother, who was standing up 【小题 9】 a worried look on her face. But to her mothers surprise, Mary said, “This is the 【小题 10】 (good) vacation ever, Mum. Come and play with me in the
4、water.” 答案： 【小题 1】 laughing 【小题 1】 who 【小题 1】 other 【小题 1】 swept 【小题 1】 but 【小题 1】 which 【小题 1】 the 【小题 1】 finally 【小题 1】 with 【小题 1】 best 句子翻译（ 共 5小题，每小题 3分，满分 15分）请根据中文及括号内的提示翻译下列句子。 【小题 1】他很感激我为他做的一切并把我当最好的朋友对待。 (be grateful to; treat) _ 【小题 2】 实际上学好英语有很多简单的方法 , 例如看英文电视或和外国朋友在线聊天。 (actually, a nu
5、mber of, such as) _ 【小题 3】除非我们净化我们的环境，否则人类可能将无法生存。（ clean up, survive） _ 【小题 4】他谋求良好生活的能力受到了他缺乏教育的限制。 (earn a good living, be limited by; lack of) _ 【小题 5】杰克给了我一个坚定的眼神，这眼神表明他不会改变主意，也不会屈服。 (determine, change ones mind, give in，定语从句 ) _ 答案： 【小题 1】 He was very grateful to me for what I had done for him
6、 and treated me as his best friend. 【小题 1】 Actually, there are a number of simple ways to improve your English, such as watching English TV shows and chatting with foreign friends online. 【小题 1】 Unless we clean up our environment, human beings may not survive. 【小题 1】 His ability to earn a good livin
7、g is limited by his lack of education. 【小题 1】 Jack gave me a determined look, which showed me that he would neither change his mind nor give in. 完型填空 To my family and friends, I have just started my tour of the area badly affected by the war. Everything is going really well, so no 16 . The land is b
8、eautiful but unfortunately it has a lot of 17 too. Let me 18 . Last week, 120 school girls were 19 by a gas leak（泄漏） . Most have recovered but six are still in 20 . Even though the local government speaks about the 21 of education, most of the kids here only attend school for four hours a day if the
9、y are lucky. They are so excited and 22 to learn, but then have to 23 things like being attacked. Most of these kids are 24 and cant afford a pencil or even paper. So Im planning a trip to several schools to talk about 25 and to give these kids some of the 26 they need. That is where all of you can
10、help. If you can 27 whatever school supplies you have available, that would be 28 appreciated. I know how busy you are so thank you for taking the 29 to do this and I will post pictures of this 30 after I return. Thank you again. Todd Tucker 【小题A wonder B worries C doubt D way 1】 A surprises B attra
11、ctions C problems D stories A forget B expect C explain D retell A surprised B confused C discouraged D poisoned A hospital B school C prison D ruin A beauty B importance C future D lack A afraid B likely C unable D willing A receive B challenge C suffer D respect A lazy B clever C poor D healthy A
12、information B education C communication D medicine A things B clothes C knowledge D money A send over B hand up C give off D look for A actually B usually C recently D greatly A time B chance C responsibility D lead A advertisement B email C party D trip 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1
13、】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 阅读理解 For travellers who want to experience some of the history and mystery of the ancient world, here is a list of cool destinations for your next holiday. Angkor Wat, Cambodia Built in the 12th century, An
14、gkor Wat (meaning “capital monastery”) was a temple in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. It is Cambodias best-known tourist attraction and is famed for its beautiful architecture and reliefs. Youll need at least three days to fully discover the delights of this magnificent site. Machu Picchu
15、, Peru Machu Picchu was built high in the Andes Mountains of South America by the Inca in the 15th century. Although well preserved its exact purpose is unknown. It is famous throughout the world not only for its incredible design but also for the natural beauty that surrounds it. Give yourself a we
16、ek to explore this magnificent site. Stonehenge, England The entire Stonehenge site was constructed over thousands of years. But why and how it was built remains a mystery. As the weather can be pretty bleak in winter and the crowds huge in summer, we suggest autumn should be the best time to visit
17、these monster rocks. Pompeii, Italy When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., Pompeii was buried under many layers of ash, preserving the city exactly as it was when the volcano erupted. Because so many objects were preserved, scientists and visitors are able to better understand daily life in the anc
18、ient Roman Empire. 【小题 1】 Why may people want to visit Machu Picchu A To climb the Andes Mountains. B To discover how it was built. C To explore both history and nature. D To learn to speak Spanish. 【小题 2】 When is the best time to visit Stonehenge according to the passage A Summer. B Spring. C Winte
19、r. D Autumn. 【小题 3】 Which location offers the most direct view into daily life in the ancient world A Pompeii. B Stonehenge. C Ankor Wat. D Machu Picchu. 【小题 4】 Where would you probably read such an article A In a travel magazine. B In a scientific journal. C In a history textbook. D In an adventure
20、 novel. 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 A “I had a test and didnt want to do it, so I pretended to be ill”, says 13-year-old Mary. But Mary did not enjoy her day off. “It was boring. I wished I had gone to school.” Marys story is not unusual in Britain. According to the latest government figur
21、es, pupil absences are rising, despite schools taking a hard line on truancy (逃学 ). Dr Philip James from Cardiff University thinks she knows why: “As schools make more efforts to find and punish missing students, students find better ways to avoid being caught.” For several years, James has research
22、ed teenager truancy and discovered that most truancy was “a response to factors within the school”. Students that skip school are not necessarily less advanced or less intelligent. They complained of teachers who failed to engage them, and of “boring” lessons. “Many of them really enjoy school and b
23、elieve in education, but drop out when aspects of it are ineffective.” James says. The views of students like Adam, who believes that skipping lessons has little impact on his schooling, are common. “I only take off for a lesson, or a couple of days. It doesnt affect my education,” he told James. Ja
24、mes believes that schools need to address the question of why pupils want to leave in the first place. “Pupils need help from the start.” she says. “Schools need to look at the reasons for truancy rather than the number, so that instead of walking away from school, students have the skills and chanc
25、es to talk through problems and make a change.” 【小题 1】 What is one of the reasons that many students skip school according to James study A They feel they have fallen behind in their studies. B They have no interest in school education. C They now have more interesting things to do. D They find some
26、 lessons and teachers uninteresting. 【小题 2】 The underlined phrase “taking a hard line” (Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to “_”. A experiencing a problem with B having a strict attitude towards C finding it difficult to deal with D having little success with 【小题 3】 The writer used Adams comments (
27、Paragraph 5) to show that _. A school education needs improvement B good students also need a break from school C schools need to pay more attention to truancy D many students believe occasional truancy isnt serious 【小题 4】 What does Dr James suggest schools do about truancy A Fire all their unqualif
28、ied teachers. B Improve communication with students. C Develop better ways to discover truancy. D Introduce more serious punishments. 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B With only fish and birds for company, Eric Erden has been rowing across the Pacific Ocean to Australia in his 23-foot-long boa
29、t since he left California on July 10, 2009. This is the first part of Erics trip around the world using only his own energy. He will row, bike, and walk without help from any motors at all. His plan includes climbing the tallest mountain on each of the six continents he visits, to honour the memory
30、 of a fellow climber. He says he is doing this to show kids that they can achieve any goal, but he also hopes to have some great adventures along the way. Storms and huge waves regularly force him in the wrong direction and even threaten to overturn his boat. “Sometimes I really feel scared,” says a
31、 somewhat embarrassed Eric. “But thats part of the journey. I knew this wouldnt be easy when I started.” Protein bars give him energy, and he boils water to heat freeze-dried meals on a one-burner stove. A sun-powered machine removes salt from ocean water so he can drink it, but when that fails he s
32、ometimes tries to collect rainwater in a bucket. Hes not bothered by any of the hardships. Eric sees the world as a laboratory where there is much to learn. And when his trip around the world takes him across land, he enjoys meeting people especially children. He has already visited several scho ols
33、 and shared his story. 【小题 1】 Why is Eric making this trip A To encourage children to reach for their goal. B To learn to overcome various hardships. C To do experiments all over the world. D To honour the memory of a fellow climber. 【小题 2】 What does Eric plan to do on each of the six continents he
34、will visit A Visit schools to share his story. B Study the culture of the local people. C Climb the tallest mountain. D Cycle from one end to the other. 【小题 3】 How does Eric mainly get drinking water A He boils the seawater on a stove. B He has brought fresh water with him. C He collects rain water
35、in a bucket. D He uses a special machine to make seawater fresh. 【小题 4】 Which of the following words best describes Erics character A Determined. B Intelligent. C Fearless. D Lonely. 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A Parents and kids today dress alike, listen to the same music, and are friends
36、. Is this a good thing Sometimes, when Mr. Ballmer and his 16-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, listen to rock music together and talk about interests both enjoy, such as pop culture, he remembers his more distant relationship with his parents when he was a teenager. “I would never have said to my mom,
37、Hey, the new Weezer album is really great. How do you like it ” says Ballmer. “There was just a complete gap in taste.” Music was not the only gulf. From clothing and hairstyles to activities and expectations, earlier generations of parents and children often appeared to move in separate orbits. Tod
38、ay, the generation gap has not disappeared, but it is getting narrow in many families. Conversations on subjects such as sex and drugs would not have taken place a generation ago. Now they are comfortable and common. And parentchild activities, from shopping to sports, involve a feeling of trust and
39、 friendship that can continue int0 adulthood. No wonder greeting cards today carry the message, “To my mother, my best friend.” But family experts warn that the new equality can also result in less respect for parents. “Theres still a lot of strictness and authority on the part of parents out there,
40、 but there is a change happening,” says Kerrie, a psychology professor at Lebanon Valley College. “In the middle of that change, there is a lot of confusion among parents.” Family researchers offer a variety of reasons for these evolving roles and attitudes. They see the 1960s as a turning point. Gr
41、eat cultural changes led to more open communication and a more democratic process that encourages everyone to have a say. “My parents were on the before side of that change, but todays parents, the 40-year-olds, were on the after side,” explains Mr. Ballmer. “Its not something easily accomplished by
42、 parents these days, because life is more difficult to understand or deal with, but sharing interests does make it more fun to be a parent now.” 【小题 1】 The underlined word gulf in Para.3 most probably means _. A interest B distance C difference D separation 【小题 2】 Which of the following shows that t
43、he generation gap is disappearing A Parents help their children develop interests in more activities. B Parents put more trust in their childrens abilities. C Parents and children talk more about sex and drugs. D Parents share more interests with their children. 【小题 3】 The change in todays parent-ch
44、ild relationship is _. A more confusion among parents B new equality between parents and children C 1ess respect for parents from children D more strictness and authority on the part of parents 【小题 4】 The purpose of the passage is to _. A describe the difficulties todays parents have met with B disc
45、uss the development of the parentchild relationship C suggest the ways to handle the parentchild relationship D compare todays parentchild relationship with that in the past 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【 小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B For hundreds of years, Japan has been hit, from time to time, by tsunamis（海啸） , which
46、 are caused by earthquakes or underwater volcanoes. The story of the boy Yuuki is the story of such a disaster. Yuuki lived with his family in a seaside village, below a small mountain. One day, as he played on top of the mountain, Yuuki felt a small earthquake but it was not strong enough to fright
47、en anybody. Soon after, however, Yuuki noticed the sea darken and begin running away from the shore very fast, leaving behind wide areas of beach that had never been seen before. Yuuki remembered reading that just before a terrible tsunami, the sea suddenly and quickly rolls backward. He ran to the beach, warning the villagers who had gathered to admire the new beach land. But no one listened. They laughed at him and continued playing in the new sand. Desperate, Yuuki could think of only one thing to do. He lit a tree branch, raced to the rice fields and be
