1、内蒙古集宁一中 2009-2010学年高二下学期期末考试试题（英语） 单项选择 * .Dalian is_ most beautiful coastal city and I believe I will come for _ second visit. A the ; a B a ; a C the ; the D a ; the 答案： B _ is believed that morning exercise is one of the best ways for a person to keep fit. A What B As C It D That 答案： C The robber
2、 cant escape _ this time. We have got much evidence to prove his crime. A treatment B agreement C punishment D movement 答案： C -Listen! The fire engine is roaring! (消防车吼叫 ) - Oh, there _ be a fire somewhere. How terrible! A should B must C have to D will 答案： B . -Here you go. There are_ such cards he
3、re. - I only need _ these cards in the box. A five dozens; one dozen B five dozens of; one dozen of C five dozen ; one dozen D dozens of ; one dozen of 答案： D Your floor is dirty. It needs _. A clean B to clean C cleaning D cleaned 答案： C Our monitor talks about Mars as if he _ a scientist. A is B wer
4、e C be D had been 答案： B ._ nothing is doing ill. A Do B To do C Doing D Does 答案： C The witnesses(证人 ) of the accident said that the lorry _ very fast at the crossroads when the accident happened. A is traveling B had travelled C was to travel D was travelling 答案： D -I hate to say it, _ your car has
5、blocked the way. - Im sorry .Im about to leave. A but B and C or D so 答案： A .- _？ - He is tall, strong and brave. A Do you like him B How do you like him C What is he like D What does he like 答案： C . Washington, a state in the US, was named _ one of the greatest American presidents. A in honor of B
6、after C in favor of D both A and B 答案： D . -How much do you _ -About 60 kg. A weight B weigh C weighty D weighing 答案： B Youll always be _ whenever you want to visit us. A welcome B welcame C welcamed D welcoming 答案： A Can you help me with this math problem I _. A get stuck B get in C get over D get
7、through 答案： A A cat is _ a tiger _ many ways. A similar as ; in B similar with ; of C the same as; to D similar to; in 答案： D .I have bought two ball pens, _ writes well. A neither of them B none of them C neither of which D all of which 答案： C If you are _ about Australian cities, just read the book
8、by Dr. Johnson, which introduces them in detail. A interested B anxious C curious D upset 答案： C This suggestion is well worthy _. A to be considered B considered C considering D being considered. 答案： A The Tower of London is _ the Church Tower. A twice the height of B twice high than C twice as high
9、er as D two times as high as 答案： A 完型填空 二完形填空： (201.5=30分 ) A Blind Boy A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a _21_ which said: “I am blind, please help.” There were only a few _22_ in the hat. A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his _ 23_ and drop
10、ped them into the hat. He _24_ took the sign, turned it around and wrote some words. He _25_ the sign _26_ everyone who walked by would see the new words. Soon the hat began to _27_. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had _28_ the sign came to see _29_ t
11、hings were. The boy _30_ his footsteps and asked, “Were you the one who changed my sign this morning What did you write ” The man said, “I only wrote the truth. I said what you said in a different way, _31_.” What he had written was: “Today is a(n) _32_ day and I cannot see it.” Do you think the fir
12、st sign and the second sign were saying the same thing _33_ both signs told people the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign told people they were so _34_ that they were not blind. Should we be surprised that the second sign was more _35_ Be thankful for wh
13、at you have. _36_ life gives you 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 reasons to _37_. Face your past without regret. _38_ your present with confidence. Prepare for the _39_ without fear. Keep the faith and _40_ the fear. 21. A. cover B. sign C. board D. note 22. A. cashes B. treasures C
14、. pennies D. coins 23. A. pocket B. can C. backpack D. case 24. A. still B. then C. already D. yet 25. A. put on B. put out C. put off D. put back 26. A. in case B. now that C. so that D. as though 27. A. mix up B. show up C. fill up D. make up 28. A. changed B. prepared C. supported D. reached 29.
15、A. what B. why C. where D. how 30. A. realized B. recognized C. felt D. discovered 31. A. though B. but C. yet D. still 32. A. average B. successful C. harmonious D. beautiful 33. A. After all B. In the long term C. Of course D. Although 34. A. happy B. disappointed C. lucky D. strange 35. A. effect
16、ive B. brave C. surprising D. scientific 36. A. Once B. If C. While D. Because 37. A. smile B. exist C. survive D. prove 38. A. Look into B. Search for C. Deal with D. Depend on 39. A. tomorrow B. adventure C. future D. sunrise 40. A. accuse B. charge C. skip D. drop 答案： 21-40 BDABD CCADB ADCCA BACC
17、D 阅读理解 三阅读理解：（ 202.5=50分） People have smoked cigarettes for a long time. The tobacco used to make cigarettes was grown in what is now part of the United States. Christopher Columbus, who discovered America, saw the Indians smoking, and soon the dried leaves were transported to Europe where smoking b
18、egan to catch on. In the late 1800s, the Turk(土耳其 人 ) made cigarettes even popular. Cigarettes smoke contains at least two harmful substances, tar and nicotine. Tar, which forms as the tobacco burns, damages the lungs and therefore affects breathing. Nicotine, which is found in the leaves, causes th
19、e heart to beat faster and increases breathing rate. Smoking cigarettes is dangerous. The U.S. Public Health Service stated that cigarette smoking is the cause of lung cancers and several other deadly diseases. The U.S. government now requires that each package of cigarettes bear（带有） a special warni
20、ng about the danger of smoking. 1. The expression “catch on” in the passage may mean _. A. start B. cost a lot C. become popular D. dangerous 2. Before Columbus discovered America _. A. Europeans had smoked B. Nobody smoked in the world C. Nicotine was not in tobacco D. Europeans had never smoked 3.
21、 In the nineteenth century smoking became popular because of the people in _. A. India B. Turkey C. the U.S. D. British 4. Breathing is affected by _. A. nicotine B. tar C. heat D. both A and B 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 D 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 D At 3:30 a.m. Pearl Carlson was shaken awake by a forceful pull. Ki
22、ng, the family dog, was trying to pull her out of bed.Then she smelled smoke and heard the sound of fire from her parents room. Pearls screams awaked her mother， Fern and father, Howard, who had recently been in hospital for lung disease. Helping Howard to a first-floor window, Fern told him to clim
23、b out, then ran to her daughter. Still inside, King appeared at Pearls window, making squeaking (短促尖叫 ) sounds. When running toward Pearls bedroom, Fern realized her husband hadnt yet escaped. She made her way back through the smoke and flames, following Kings sound to where Howard lay semiconscious
24、 (半昏迷 ) on the floor. Fern helped him get outside. King came out only after both were safe. As day dawned, the Carlsons saw that Kings paws were badly burned, and his entire body was burned too. His chain collar had gotten so hot that it burned his throat, making it impossible for him to bark (叫 ) n
25、ormally. Only after the seven-year-old dog refused food did they find pieces of wood in his mouth and realize that King, who slept outside, had bitten through a wood door to warn his family. 1. Who was King in this story A. The family sore B. The family daughter. C. The family dog. D. The master. 2.
26、 According to the story, the first one who was completely out of danger could be . A. Howard B. Fern C. Pearl and Fern D. Pearl 3. After reading this story, weve learnt that the following statements could be reasonable except . A. the dog made a big hole in the door B. the dog awoke mother first C.
27、the dog was the last one to escape from the burning room D. the dog was badly burned , hurt and not able to eat 4. From this story it can be inferred that . A. Pearl loves her parents very much B. Howard is the best man of the family C. the woman loves her children more deeply than her husband D. th
28、e dog is mans best friend 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 D 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 D Life is difficult. But life is no longer difficult once we truly understand and accept it. Most dont fully see this truth. Instead, they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. It seems to them that t
29、heir difficulties stand for a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or upon their family, their class, or even their nation. What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is painful. Problems, depending on their nature, cause us sadness, loneliness, reg
30、ret, anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings , often as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems , life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy. Yet, it is in this whole of solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems are the serio
31、us test that tells success from failure .When we desire to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn. As Benjamin Fra
32、nklin said,“Those things that hurt, instruct(teach).” It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems. 1. From the passage, it can be inferred that_. A. not everybody has problems. B. We become stronger by facing and solving problems in life. C. life is d
33、ifficult because our problems bring us pain. D. people like to complain about their problems. 2. The writer uses just one short sentence in the first paragraph probably to _. A. save space B. persuade readers C. make readers laugh D. get readers attention 3. According to the passage, we give school
34、children difficult problems to solve in order to _. A. encourage them to learn B. make them suffer C. help them to deal with pain D. help them to understand life is difficult 4. By“Those things that hurt, instruct(teach).” Benjamin Franklin suggests that_. A.we dont learn from experience B.we dont l
35、earn when we are in pain C.pain teaches us important lessons D.pain is unforgetable. 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 D 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 C The following are the world-renewed attractions（迷人地方） in London, so dont miss them while touring there. Shakespeares Globe Shakespeares Globe, which officially opened in 1997,
36、 is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, built in 1599, and brings Shakespeares world to life. As a visitor to the exhibition youll discover how shows were produced in the theatres during Shakespeares time. The guide-storytellers take you on a fascinating half-hour tour. Price: Adult 9.00； Child(5
37、-15) 6.50; Student 7.50; Under 5 FREE. The Tower of London The tower, nearly 100 feet high, with walls 15 feet thick, was built in the early 1080s. King Henry made this tower his home. King Edward V and his younger brother were murdered inside by their uncle. Queen Elizabeth I was shut up in the tow
38、er for two months by her half sister Mary who felt that her throne(王位 )was being threatened(威胁 ). In 1603, part of the tower became a museum. Price: Adult 16.50; Child (5-15) 9.50; Under 5 FREE; Student 13.50; Family (two adults with three children) 46.00. Banqueting(宴会 ) House Banqueting House is t
39、he remains of Whitehall Palace which was built in 1529 and was home to the English kings. It was destroyed by fire. Famous for its architecture and painting, the building is also known for being the scene(地点 ) of Charles Is execution(处决 )。 Price: Adult 4.50; Child 2.25; Student (with ID) and senior
40、citizen (60+) 3.00; Under 5 FREE. Tower Bridge Exhibition Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognizable bridges in the world. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level walkways and learn about
41、the history of the bridge and how it was built. You can then visit the Victorian engine rooms, home to the original steam engines that used to power the bridge. Price: Adult 6.00; Child (5-15) 3.00; Under 5 FREE; Senior citizen(60+) 4.50; Student 4.50. 1. Which of the following places has the longes
42、t history A. Whitehall Palace. B. The Globe Theatre. C. The Tower of London. D. Tower Bridge. 2. If two parents with their 4-year-old son visit the Tower of London, they should pay . A. 33 B. 43 C. 46 D. 52 3. Queen Elizabeth I was shut up in the tower for two months by Mary mainly because . A. Mary
43、 didnt like her B. she tried to steal Marys treasure C. Mary feared she would become the Queen D. she intended to murder Mary 4. How many places used as a kings home are mentioned in this passage A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 A 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 B A proverb(谚语 ) is a short 、 w
44、ell-known saying that expresses a common truth or belief. Proverbs are popular around the world. Many proverbs give advice on how to live. Some proverbs are hundreds of years old, but they are still used today. For example, my son is just like his father in many ways. We often say the two of them pr
45、ove the proverb that the apple does not fall far from the tree. My daughter is very short. She would like to be taller. But I tell her that good things come in small packages. Some valuable things are very small, like diamonds and other jewels. But I also tell my children that all that glitters is n
46、ot gold. Something may look valuable, but may not really be valuable. Also, I tell them do not judge a book by its cover. You should not judge something only by its appearance. Sometimes I tell my children to cooperate to solve a problem. After all, two heads are better than one. But another proverb
47、 says too many cooks spoil （弄坏） the soup. If too many people try to do something, then the job will not be done well. I also tell my children that two wrongs do not make a right. You should not do something bad just because someone did the same to you. Some people are pessimists while other people a
48、re optimists（乐观派） . Pessimists always think about how bad things are or will be; optimists might say that every cloud has a silver lining（衬里） and they always look on the bright side. Other people are both pessimists and optimists. They hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Some people often worry about what they will do in a situation that might happen in the future. We could tell them do not cross that bridge until you come to it. It is usuall
