1、2011-2012学年甘肃省甘谷一中高二下学期期中考试英语试卷与答案（带解析） 其他 根据对话内容，从对话的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项 L: _1_. S: I want to borrow a book, can you recommend(介绍 ) an interesting one L: _2_. S: I like story and travel books. L: Have you read “Song of Youth” S: Oh, yes, I have. I want a book written by Mark Twain. L: _3_.
2、 S: “ The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” L: All right. Ill get it for you. S: _4_ L: You may keep it for two weeks. S: _5_. L: You may come and renew them. S: Thank you for your kind help. L: You are welcome. Good-bye! S: Good-bye! What shall I do if I cant finish it on time. Good morning! What can I do
3、for you Whats the title of the book What do you want Of course, I can. But tell me first what kind of books you like to read How long may I borrow the book Thanks a lot. How long may I keep the book 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 E 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 G 【小题 5】 A 【小题 1】从答语看： I want to borrow a book,是问要我为你做什么？选 B 【小
4、题 2】从问句： can you recommend(介绍 ) an interesting one 可知是回答：当然可以，选 E 【小题 3】从答语看： “ The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” 是问书名是什么？选 C 【小题 4】从答语看 :You may keep it for two weeks.是问可以借多长时间。选 G 【小题 5】从答语看 You may come and renew them.是问要是没看完怎么办。选A 单项选择 * media A elegant B effort C reflect D complete 答案： D Once or tw
5、ice he has had difficulty making decision on his own, but he is an independent man. A in all B in word C all in all D word for word 答案： C It is not where you come from or what you are, but the ability to do the job matters. A one B that C what D it 答案： B The doctor recommended he a few more days in
6、hospital. A stays B to stay C stay D would stay 答案： C The bank is reported in the local newspaper, in broad daylight yesterday. A being robbed B having been robbed C to have been robbed D robbed 答案： C Is this the reason at the meeting for his carelessness in his work A he explained B what he explain
7、ed C how he explained D why he explained 答案： A Only then did he the effects of his action. A aware B aware of C become aware D become aware of 答案： D Esmes website, and youll get a list of childrens books for different age groups. A Visiting B To visit C Visit D Having visited 答案： C Are all the title
8、s of the articles in the contents Yes, all . A listed; included B listing; includes C listed; including D being listed; being included 答案： A The small factories the fall of the prices. A benefited B benefited from C benefited to D benefited in 答案： B Im sorry, but I didnt mean out your secret. But yo
9、u know, letting out ones secret means ones feelings. A to let; to hurt B letting; hurting C to let; hurting D letting; to hurt 答案： C touch A chapter B machine C school D chemical 答案： A current A attitude B polluter C rumour D construct 答案： D conceited A gifted B scared C watched D determined 答案： A C
10、(c)hild as he is , he is taller of the two persons. A A, a B The, a C A , the D /,the 答案： D How was your dinner date, dear Very nice. . A Much more than I could have imagined B I cant wait to have it again C I could have helped myself to some more D If only they had served better 答案： A There is near
11、ly five thousand dollars of goods in the shop. A worth B price C value D prize 答案： A He has been caught the rain and is wet the skin. A by; to B in; to C in; through D with; in 答案： C Mr. President, do you plan to educate your two daughters to be officials To tell you the truth, I hope they can do wh
12、atever their interests. A fits B matches C suits D needs 答案： C belief A field B patient C society D friend 答案： A 完型填空 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项 A.B.C.D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In the clinic, I asked if Michael could be retested, so the specialist tested him again. To my 21 , it was the same score. Later that ev
13、ening, I _22 _ told Frank what I had learned that day. After talking it over, we agree that we knew our _23_ much better than an IQ test. We 24 that Michaels score must have been a _25 and we should treat him _26_ as usual. We moved to Indiana in 1962, and Michael studied at Concordia High School in
14、 the same year. He got 27 grades in the school, especially 28 biology and chemistry, which was a great comfort. Michael _29_ Indiana University in 1965 as a pre-medical student, soon afterwards, his teachers permitted him to take more courses than _30_ . In 1968, he was accepted by the School of Med
15、icine, Yale University. On graduation day in 1972, Frank and I 31 the ceremony at Yale. After the ceremony, we told Michael about the _ 32_ IQ score he got when he was six. Since that day, Michael sometimes would look at us and say _33 , “My dear mom and dad never told me that I couldnt be a doctor,
16、 not until after I graduated from medical school!” It is his special way of thanking us for the _34 _ we had in him. Interestingly, Michael then _35 _ another IQ test. We went to the same clinic where he had _36 _ the test eighteen years before. This time Michael scored 126, an increase of 36 points
17、. A result like that was supposed to be _37 _ . Children often do as _38 _ as what adults, particularly parents and teachers, _39_ of them. That is, tell a child he is “ _40_”, and he may play the role of a foolish child. 【小题1】 A joy B surprise C dislike D disappointment A tearfully B fearfully C ch
18、eerfully D hopefully A student B son C friend D doctor A argued B realized C decided D understood A joke B mistake C warning D wonder. A specially B strictly C naturally D carefully A poor B good C average D standard A in B about C of D for A visited B chose C passed D entered A allowed B described
19、C required D offered A missed B held C delayed D attended A high B same C low D different A curiously B eagerly C calmly D jokingly A faith B interest C pride D delight A looked for B asked for C waited for D prepared for A received B accepted C organized D discussed A imperfect B impossible C uncer
20、tain D unsatisfactory A honestly B much C well D bravely A hear B learn C expect D speak A wise B rude C shy D stupid 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 2】 A 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 C 【小题 5】 B 【小题 6】 C 【小题 7】 B 【小题 8】 A 【小题 9】 D 【小题 10】 C 【小题 11】 D 【小题 12】 C 【小题 13】 D 【小题 14】 A 【小题 15】 B 【小题 16】 A 【小题 17】 B 【小题 18】 C 【小题 19】
21、 C 【小题 20】 D 阅读理解 Children like to imagine they are someone else in a game. As a parent you might never guess how it can benefit your child. It helps your child： Develop Social Skills As children play pretend games， they explore relationships between family members，friends and co-workers and learn m
22、ore about how people interact.Playing doctors，they imagine how physicians care for their patients.Imaginative play helps develop empathy(移情 ) with others.If children can imagine how it feels to be left out of a game or to lose a pet， they are better able to help those in need.They become more willin
23、g to play fair， to share， and to cooperate. Build Self-confidence Young children have very little control over their lives.Imagining oneself as a builder of skyscrapers or a super hero defending the planet is inspiring to children.It helps them develop confidence in their abilities and their potenti
24、al. Promote Intellectual Growth Using imagination is the beginning of abstract thought.Children who can see a kings castle in a mound of sand or a delicious dinner in a mud pie are learning to think symbolically.This skill is important in school where a child will have to learn that numbers symboliz
25、e groups of objects， letters symbolize sounds， and so on. Practice Language Skills Kids who pretend with their friends do a lot of talking.This helps increase their vocabulary， improve sentence structure and develop communication skills. Get Rid of Fears Pretending can help children get rid of their
26、 fears and worries.When children role-play the big， bad monster under the bed， they gain a sense of control over him and he doesnt seem quite so big or so bad. 【小题 1】 Which of the following can help children develop social skills in a game A Pretending to be a super hero. B Preparing a delicious din
27、ner with mud. C Helping a doctor to attend patients. D Pretending to be a doctor. 【小题 2】 Why can imagination build childrens self-confidence A It makes them feel as if they were much more powerful than they really are. B It helps them protect people and make much greater progress. C It helps them ga
28、in control over themselves. D It makes them more willing to play fair. 【小题 3】 Which of the following is NOT true according to the article A While playing pretend games， children learn to get along with others. B Playing pretend games helps children to do well while they are in school. C Playing pret
29、end games only helps children psychologically. D Playing pretend games is good for childrens development. 【小题 4】 The best title for this passage probably is_. A Benefits of Playing Pretend Games B Tips on How to Improve Your Childrens Imagination C Advantages of Playing Outdoors D Skills in Playing
30、Pretend Games 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 2】 A 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 A Wherever she goes, Molly leaves her mark. Without saying a word, she speaks to people with her kind eyes. Even when she walks away, she leaves an impression Mollys mark is a smile, stamped into the ground by the horseshoe at the bottom of her fal
31、se leg A few years ago, Molly was badly attacked by a dog The dog bit all four of Mollys legs and left large cuts in her face. Mollys owner, Kate Harris, took her to an animal hospital Doctors there were able to save Mollys life, but soon one of her legs became very infected(感染 ). At first, doctors
32、thought Molly would have to be put to sleep But Molly changed their minds. This pony, doctors noticed, shifted her weight, and rested her good leg from time to time. Doctors knew that Molly had amazing intelligence, and that she wanted to live. Several doctors operated on Molly, and removed her infe
33、cted leg. A false leg was made for her. The leg was a hollow cast with a pole at the bottom for balance. Doctors gave Molly a special horseshoe at the bottom of the leg. This horseshoe she had had a stamp of a smile face in it! After the operation, Molly walked around on all four legs, as if nothing
34、 had ever happened to her! Now, with every step she takes, she stamps a smile in the dirt But she leaves her m ark in other ways, too. Kaye Harris took Molly to the false leg center. There were children there who, like Molly, had artificial arms or legs. They were amazed to see a pony with a false l
35、eg. Molly made them smile and gave them hope. Soon, Molly began to visit schools, nursing homes, army bases and hospitals. A book was even written about Molly! 【小题 1】 Molly is the name of a . . A dog B horse C parent D child 【小题 2】 Which of the following is true according to the text A Molly can spe
36、ak to people in kind words. B Kay Harris took Molly to a childrens hospital after the attack. C In the beginning, doctors had planned to end Mollys life. D Molly sometimes leaves smiling marks on peoples faces. 【小题 3】 What is unique about Molly A Molly has a false leg with a horseshoe shaped like a
37、smiling face. B Molly ran a race and won the first prize. C Molly often visits places such as schools and parks. D Molly has become a symbol of hope for people of all ages. 【小题 4】 Which is the best title for the passage A A Book on Molly B A False Leg C A successful Operation D Leaving her Mark 答案：
38、【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 D Traveling can be a way to gain life experiences， especially during Spring Breaka week long school vacation in the United States. But what if youre a student and dont have enough money for a trip？ Dont worry. Here are some useful suggestions. Save： This probably is
39、 the most important preparation for traveling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so youll have more choices about where to go and how to get there. Plan ahead： Dont wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get
40、 ready can mean security and savings. Do your homework： No matter where you go， research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants. Plan sensibly： Write down what you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your
41、plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything. Travel in groups： Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences. Work as you go： Need more money to support your trip？ Look for work in the places you visit. Go off t
42、he beaten path： Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a lesser-known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights. Pack necessary things： The most important things to take are not always clothes. Remember medicine in case you get sick and
43、 snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant. Use the Internet： The net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www.bargains-_and_www.E. By planning sensibly， even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime. 【小题 1】 This passage is abou
44、t_. A how to plan your travel B how to travel with enough money C how to make your travel interesting D how to get life experiences 【小题 2】 Before your trip， the first thing you should do is_. A to make a plan of the route B to get information from the Internet C to save money by spending less D to b
45、uy tickets in advance 【小题 3】 The writer advises you_. A to share costs with any other people B not to go to well-known places C not to visit dangerous places D to buy anything you want to buy 【小题 4】 During your trip， _. A you need more shoes than clothes B you shouldnt look for work all the way C yo
46、u can gain valuable life experiences D you should forget to do your homework 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 C The African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on the earth, is of great importance to African ecosystem(生态系统 ). Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great exte
47、nt the builder of its environment. As a big plant-eater, it largely shapes the forest-and-savanna(大草原 ) surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat. It is the elephants great desire for food that makes it a disturber
48、 of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas(热带草原 ). In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other plant-eaters. Take the rain
