1、2011-2012学年安徽省无为县开城中学高二下学期期末考试英语试卷与答案（带解析） 单项选择 * Linda didnt invite us to the party. _ I dont care. A For what B So what C Whats on D Whats up 答案： B To be successful, you must be smart, confident, and, _ honest. A therefore B above all C however D after all 答案： B I get the bicycle for _.My friend g
2、ave it to me when she bought a new one. A everything B something C nothing D anything 答案： C Its really difficult to _ what he is trying to express. A leave out B break out C put out D make out 答案： D We all felt a sense of _ when we saw so many overseas Chinese coming back safe and sound from Libya.
3、A security B relief C emergency D achievement 答案： B Scientists say it may be five years _ it is possible to test this medicine on human patients A since B until C before D when 答案： C Last month, the Japanese government expressed their thanks for the aid they _ from China. A receive B had received C
4、have received D are receiving 答案： B If you _ smoke, please go outside because this is a non-smoking office. A must B should C can D may 答案： A Who would you rather _ your graduation ceremony tomorrow, your parents or friends All of them. A will have attended B have attended C attended D to attend 答案：
5、 C In that school, English is compulsory for all students, but French and Russia are _ . A special B optional C regional D original 答案： B Why didnt you come to the party I had meant _, but something unexpected happened. A so B that C not D to 答案： D We should discuss the plan _ before we work it out.
6、 A in general B in detail C on time D on purpose 答案： B Mom used only half of the money, the rest of which _ saved for other purposes. A is B are C was D were 答案： C As he reached _ back door, Jack saw _ strange sight. A the ; / B a; the C /; a D the ; a 答案： D Between the two parts of the concert is a
7、n interval, _ the audience can buy ice-cream. A when B where C that D which 答案： A 完型填空 A couple of years ago, I went to a ladys house to buy some vitamins. Upon entering the house, I 36 that there was an electronic keyboard on a stand, leaning 37 the wall. Being a piano music lover and 38 , I asked,
8、 if the woman played. She nodded and added that she had been 39 lessons at age 54! I told her that it was very 40 that she was pursuing （追求） her passion（热情） to play the piano. Then she asked me 41 question. “I have been playing for 8 years now,” I answered. “Then you must play a song for me before y
9、ou leave,” she 42 .I thought she was joking and I simply smiled. At the end of the deal of the vitamins, she 43 me of our musical “ 44 _”. She then showed me to an old upright piano in the living room, 45 asked me to play a song for her. I thought 46 and decided to play David Lantzs “Return to the H
10、eart”, since she had so much passion for 47 ,and it was my soul-searching song. I played the song to the best of my ability, and with my emotions 48 into it as possible. She loved it. 49 I was about to step out of the door, I heard a weak voice calling out, “Young man!” I turned around. And there wa
11、s an old lady 50 one little step at a time with the help of another woman. “I wanted to come out to 51 you for the beautiful song that you played. I have been very sick, and its very hard for me to 52 my bed, but your music made me feel good ”she said. With that, she turned around and walked 53 back
12、 to her room. I was deeply 54 by her appreciation and felt a deeper understanding for the song. It served its purpose beautifully, returning to ones 55 for peace and joy. 【小题1】 A observed B watched C noticed D caught A on B at C over D against A player B teacher C composer D starter A giving B atten
13、ding C teaching D reviewing A interesting B wonderful C moved D impressive A another B a different C the same D other A advised B ordered C demanded D requested A warned B reminded C asked D required A course B task C discussion D deal A and B but C as a result D whats more A for the moment B at the
14、 moment C for a moment D at a moment A music B songs C the piano D vitamins A dropping B falling C pouring D running A Since B As C While D Because A taking B making C having D giving A thank B praise C admire D owe A get on B get up C get off D get down A quietly B calmly C happily D slowly A shock
15、ed B touched C delighted D disturbed A world B heart C brains D dreams 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 D 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 B 【小题 5】 D 【小题 6】 C 【小题 7】 D 【小题 8】 B 【小题 9】 D 【小题 10】 A 【小题 11】 C 【小题 12】 A 【小题 13】 C 【小题 14】 B 【小题 15】 A 【小题 16】 A 【小题 17】 C 【小题 18】 D 【小题 19】 B 【小题 20】 B 阅读理解 Pierre is a 25-year-old pengu
16、in at the California Academy of Sciences. Due to his old age, he was going bald, which made him feel too cold to swim in the pool. Therefore, biologists at the academy had a wetsuit created for this penguin to help him get back in the swimming pool. Unlike marine mammals, which have a layer of fat t
17、o keep them warm, penguins depend on their waterproof feathers. Without them, Pierre was unwilling to jump into the swimming pool and ended up trembling on the side of the pool while his 19 peers played in the water. He was cold; he would shake, said Pam Schaller, a senior biologist. Schaller first
18、tried a heat lamp to keep Pierre warm. Then she got another idea: if wetsuits keep humans warm in the cold Pacific, why not make one for Pierre Schaller designed the suit, which covered Pierres body and had small openings for his flippers. “I would walk behind him and look at where there were any ga
19、ps, and cut and refit and cut and refit until it looked like it was extremely suitable,” she said. One concern was that the other penguins would reject Pierre in his new suit, but in fact, they accepted his new look. He swam freely and got along with others well, although he was the only penguin wit
20、h a black stomach. Schaller couldnt say for sure whether the wetsuit allowed Pierre to recover his fine feathers, but “certainly we were able to keep him comfortable during a period of time that would have been very difficult for him to stay comfortable”. Pierre will take off his suit after his new
21、feathers grow back. 【小题 1】 Pierre felt too cold to swim in the pool because of _. A not having a layer of blubber B having few feathers due to old age C having no wetsuit D others penguins rejecting him 【小题 2】 The idea of making a wetsuit for Pierre came from _. A total invention B waterproof feathe
22、rs C the use of wetsuit on humans D the use of heat lamp 【小题 3】 Schaller followed Pierre in order to see _. A whether other penguins would reject him B if anywhere of wetsuit needed to be cut and refit C if the wetsuit kept warm D whether the wetsuit would keep the feathers from recovering 【小题 4】 Th
23、e best title of the passage is _. A Wetsuit for An Old Penguin B Old Penguin Getting Bald C Unwilling to Swim D Strange Look of Pierre 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 A Dr. Glenn Tisman, a cancer specialist, knew his young neighbor, Ray Bateman, had an unusual mind. But he had no idea at the t
24、ime that 12 - year old Ray had the ability to become his partner in cancer research. Rays parents remembered that at age four, Ray surprised them by fixing a broken vacuum cleaner（吸尘器） . When he was ten, he speedily constructed the family color television from a kit. Later, he succeeded in assemblin
25、g（组装） a complex stereo system after two experts had failed to do the job. When Ray was ten, he convinced his parents to buy him a computer. In a short time, Ray was able to do amazing things with the computer. Ray shared his enthusiasm for computers with Dr. Tisman, who used a computer for his resea
26、rch. The two discussed computers and medicine frequently. Amazingly, Ray understood the biology and chemistry related to Dr. Tismans medical research without any previous instruction. Ray then worked with Dr. Tisman after school. He helped conduct research with the equipment and kept it in working o
27、rder. The purpose of the research was to test the effectiveness of mixing an old cancer drug with certain vitamins. Ray analyzed patient test results by computer, while Dr. Tisman handled all patient contact. Together, they came up with solid research that helped advance cancer treatment. In 1988, 1
28、4 - year - old Ray went with Dr. Tisman to a meeting of the American Federation for Clinical Research（ AFCR） , where Ray presented their initial research findings. Using terminology（术语） beyond the grasp of most kids his age, Ray told the scientists how the new drug mixture caused fewer and milder si
29、de effects for cancer patients. A year later, Ray returned to the meeting to update the findings of his and Dr. Tismans research. By then, he had become well - known for his devotion to finding cures for sick patients. Stories about him appeared in hundred of newspapers around the world. He appeared
30、 on television newscasts and talk shows. Ray continued to spend most free hours working with Dr. Tisman. The two began studying the effects of vitamins on babies inside the womb（子宫） . However, Rays main interest remained cancer treatment, and he continues his research today. 【小题 1】 According to the
31、passage, Ray_. A is a boy of many gifts B is very helpful to his parents C learned fast under Dr. Tismans instruction D stopped working with Dr. Tisman after his success 【小题 2】 What do we know about Dr. Tisman A He succeeded in finding cures for cancer. B He made a new discovery in cancer treatment.
32、 C He convinced Ray to become a partner of him. D He taught Ray knowledge related to his research. 【小题 3】 What made Ray first known to the medical world A His presentation at AFCR. B His great skills in computer. C His devotion to cancer research. D His appearance on television newscasts. 【小题 4】 Dr.
33、 Tismans research is aimed at _. A providing different cancer treatments B proving the effects of vitamins on babies C finding the side effects of a cancer drug D testing the effectiveness of a new drug mixture 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 2】 B 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 D 【小题 1】推理判断题。结合文章中的 at age fourWhen he was ten 提及的
34、具体事例可知 Ray是个多才多艺的男孩。 【小题 2】推理判断题。 结合 Together, they came up with solid research that helped advance cancer treatment可知答案：。 【小题 3】细节理解题。结合倒数第三段可知答案：。 【小题 4】细节理解题。 The purpose of the research was to test the effectiveness of mixing an old cancer drug with certain vitamins. 可知答案：。 What should you think
35、 about when trying to find your career You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So
36、it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any especially strong subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is no
37、t required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs. Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good a
38、t metalwork or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You m
39、ay have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job. Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps yo
40、u are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weakness than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic(认错的 ) about it but instead recognize tha
41、t you will have a chance of a fresh start at work. 【小题 1】 What is the passage mainly about A The importance of working hard at school. B Choosing a career according to ones strengths. C How to face ones weakness. D The value of school work. 【小题 2】 The writer thinks that a student have a part-time jo
42、b is probably _. A a good way to find out his weak points B one of the best ways of earning extra money C of great use for his work in the future D a waste of time he could have spent on study 【小题 3】 From the passage we learn that if a students school performance is not good, he _. A should pay more
43、 attention to learning skills and developing abilities B will be regretful about his bad results C may also do well in his future work D should restart his study in school 【小题 4】 The underlined phrase “be all thumbs” (in Para 3) probably means “_”. A be clumsy at doing things B be skillful in doing
44、things C be not interested in certain things D be easily bored in doing things 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 A 【小题 1】主旨归纳题。从文章的开头句 “What should you think about when trying to find your career ”可以看出作者会在下文对于如何找工作给出一些建议。 【小题 2】答案：在从第二段。译： “如果你周六或暑假曾做过兼职工作，想想你都从中得到了什么。如果没有什么其他的，你还可能学会了按时上班、服从指挥、
45、与老员工相处。比如你可能学会了在商店里正确地找钱。同样重要的是，从兼职工作中你可以了解到你对某个行业感兴趣。 ”根据题意可以判定选项 C 为正确答案：。 【小题 3】推理判 断题，答案：在文章末尾两句。这两句的意思是 “你在学校里的成绩可能不好，但也是你个人背景的重要组成部分。你不必为此难过，相反你应该意识到你在工作中将会有一个全新开始的机会。 ”由文章最后一句可推断出，既然在工作中有全新的开始，将来的工作也会做得好，因此选 C 。 【小题 4】猜测词义题， “ when you handle tools ” 意思是在你操作工具时，由此，短语 “ be all thumbs ”应该是描述人们操
46、作工具时的状态或样子，而 thumb 的原意是大拇指，这里显然不能用这个单词的含义来推断整个短语 的意思。该句的前面是本段的主题句 “正视自己的弱点也是了解自己的一部分 ”，而该句中分号后面的半句话意为 “也许你拼写很糟糕或不能把一列数字相加 ”，分号表并列关系，由此判断出第三段第二句是基于该段主题句而举出的关于 “弱点 ”的一些例子，前半句中的 “be all thumbs ”应该是形容人们操作工具时不熟练、笨拙。 For thousands of years, the most important two buildings in any British village have been
47、 the church and the pub. Traditionally, the church and the pub are at the heart of any village or town, where the people gather together to socialize and exchange news. As a result, British pubs are often old and well preserved. Many of them have become historic sites. The most famous example is the
48、 pub in the city of Nottingham called “The Old Trip to Jerusalem”, which dates back to the year 1189 AD and is probably the oldest pub in England. However, British pubs are not just for kings and queens; they welcome people from all classes and parts of society. On a cold night, the pubs landlord or landlady can always find a warm place for you by the fire. There is always honest and hearty food and plenty of drink available at an affordable price. Thats how things used to be. Thi
