1、河南省南阳一中 09-10学年高二下学期期中考试（英语） 其他 根据短文内容，从短文后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。 If you have the courage to try to quit smoking, then you have the courage to quit smoking. If you really want to quit smoking, the first thing you need to do is make up your mind that you ARE GOING TO DO IT! You have to decide
2、 that you are stronger than the habit. You need to treat yourself while you are quitting. 71 Read a lot about how others quit and how they felt while quitting. 72 Spend time at places that dont allow smoking indoors. Keep a diary about what you are doing and let out your feelings on paper. It will k
3、eep your hands busy. 73 Talk to your doctor and tell him how you are feeling! There are a lot of hotlines that you can call; just search quit smoking hotline. 74 Buy yourself something that you have always wanted but felt it would be a selfish indulgence (嗜好 ). YOU DESERVE IT NOW! Find a release. Wh
4、en you crave (渴望 ) a cigarette, the craving only lasts a few minutes and it will go away! 75 Jumping on a trampoline (蹦 床 ) and painting your fingernails are a couple of ideas. Also, if you brush your teeth, it keeps your hands and mouth busy. If you think that a cigarette tastes really bad, you won
5、t want to smoke. Plus brushing your teeth makes them cleaner and whiter. A. Good luck to all who are up to the challenge. B. Remember that cravings are to be expected. It does help to know you are not alone. D. Put the money away that you would have spent on cigarettes. E. The following ways may wor
6、k best for you. F. Dont be afraid to ask for help. G. Find something else that you love to do while that feeling is there. 答案： 71-75 ECFDG 单项选择 * How did you find the film Avatar _. I cant think too highly of it. A. Its really wonderful B. It all depends By chance D. It makes no sense 答案： A It was i
7、n the new hall _was just set up last month _ we held an important meeting yesterday. A .which, that B. which, what that, which D. where, that 答案： A _ he have apologized to Kate Yes, he _. Otherwise, he couldnt be dating with her now. A. Must; can B. Can; can Must; must have D. Can; must have 答案： D W
8、hy dont you bring _ to his attention that now students are bearing too heavy a learning load A. it B. this that D. what 答案： A I cant _ what has happened to the vegetables, for they were freshly picked this morning. A. draw out B. look out figure out D. carry out 答案： C I will buy this type of car _ t
9、he price is brought down to under 10,000 dollars. A. even if B. provided that unless D. whether 答案： B Daniels family _ their holiday in Huangshan this time next week. A. are enjoying B. are to enjoy will enjoy D. will be enjoying 答案： D Its quite _ me why such things have been allowed to happen. A. f
10、or B. against behind D. beyond 答案： D Did you visit the famous museum No. We _ it, but we spent too much time shopping. A. could have visited B. must have visited cant have visited D. shouldnt have visited 答案： A The countryside gives us peace and quiet, which is _ we cant enjoy living in the city. A.
11、 that B. what why D. where 答案： B This problem is said _ three times at the meeting. However, they havent arrived at a conclusion now. A. to have discussed B. to have been discussed having been discussed D. having discussed 答案： B _ his knowledge of the mountainous country, John Smith was appointed as
12、 our guide. A. In spite of B. On account of Regardless of D. Instead of 答案： B Production fell _ 20% in May, _ the same month of last year. A. in; compared to B. by; compared to with; compared with D. by; comparing with 答案： B Had you listened to the doctor, you _ all right now. A. are B. were would b
13、e D. would have been 答案： C The problem was raised _ we should get all the machines _. A. that; to repair B. which; repaired where; to be repaired D. when; repaired 答案： D 完型填空 完形填空（共 20小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、 B、 C、 D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Even though it was only October, my
14、 students were already whispering about Christmas plans. With each passing day everyone became more 36 , waiting for the final school bell. Upon its 37 everyone would run for their coats and go home, everyone except David. David was a small boy in ragged (破旧的 ) clothes. I had often 38 what kind of h
15、ome life David had, and what kind of mother could send her son to school dressed so 39 for the cold winter months, without a coat, boots, or gloves. But something made David 40 . I can still remember he was always 41 a smile and willing to help. He always 42 after school to straighten chairs and mop
16、 the floor. We never talked much. He 43 just simply smile and ask what else he could do, then thank me for letting him stay and slowly 44 home. Weeks passed and the 45 over the coming Christmas grew into restlessness until the last day of 46 before the holiday break. I smiled in 47 as the last of th
17、em hurried out of the door. Turning around I saw David 48 standing by my desk. “I have something for you,” he said and 49 from behind his back a small box. 50 it to me, he said anxiously, “Open it.” I took the box from him, thanked him and slowly unwrapped it. I lifted the lid and to my 51 I saw not
18、hing. I looked at Davids smiling face and back into the box and said, “The box is nice, David, but its 52 .” “Oh no, it isnt,” said David. “Its full of love. My mum told me before she died that love was something you couldnt see or touch unless you know its there.” Tears filled my eyes 53 I looked a
19、t the proud dirty face that I had rarely given 54 to. After that Christmas, David and I became good friends and I never forgot the meaning 55 the little empty box set on my desk. 36. A. anxious B. courageous serious D. sceptical 37. A. warning B. ringing calling D. yelling 38. A. scolded B. wondered
20、 realized D. learned 39. A. irregularly B. unnaturally untidily D. improperly 40. A. patient B. upset special D. funny 41. A. expressing B. delivering wearing D. sharing 42. A. practiced B. wandered studied D. stayed 43. A. would B. should might D. could 44. A. aim at B. turn to put off D. head for
21、45. A. argument B. excitement movement D. judgment 46. A. school B. year education D. program 47. A. relief B. return vain D. control 48. A. weakly B. sadly quietly D. helplessly 49. A. searched B. found raised D. pulled 50. A. Holding B. Handing Sending D. Leaving 51. A. delight B. expectation appr
22、eciation D. surprise 52. A. cheap B. empty useless D. improper 53. A. as B. until because D. though 54. A. advice B. support attention D. command 55. A. from B. behind over D. towards 答案： -40 ABBDC 41-45 CDADB 46-50 AACDB 51-55 DBACB 阅读理解 How to Be a Winner Sir Steven Redgrave Winner of 5 Olympic Go
23、ld Medals “In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes (糖尿病 ). Believing my career was over, I felt extremely low. Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing. That was it the encouragement I needed. I could still be a winner if I believed in myse
24、lf. I am not saying that it isnt difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasnt finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way. ” Karen Pickering Swimming World Champion “I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary. This is the
25、 key to success you cant follow a career in any field without being well-organized. List what you believe you can achieve. Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and youll be a step closer to achieving them.” Kirsten Best Poet & Writer “When things are getting har
26、d, a voice inside my head tells me that I cant achieve something. Then, there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as calm, peace or focus, either out loud or silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in
27、 control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological (心理的 ) tool.” 67. What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about A. Difficulties influenced his career. B. Specialists offered him medical advice. Training helped him def
28、eat his disease. D. He overcame the shadow of illness to win. 68. What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary A. Her training schedule. B. Her daily happenings. Her achievements. D. Her sports career. 69. What does the underlined word “distractions” probably refer to A. Ways that help one to f
29、ocus. B. Words that help one to feel less tense. Activities that turn ones attention away. D. Habits that make it hard for one to relax. 70. According to the passage, what do the three people have in common A. Courage. B. Devotion. Hard work. D. Self-confidence. 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 2】 A 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】
30、 D Some people think as more and more people have televisions in their homes, fewer and fewer people will buy books and newspapers. Why read an article in the newspaper, when the TV news can bring you the information in a few minutes and with pictures Why read the life story of a famous man, when a
31、short television program can tell you all that you want to know Television has not killed reading, however. Today, newspapers sell in very large numbers. And books of every kind are sold more than ever before. Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoyment. Although some books with har
32、d covers are expensive, many books are printed today as paperbacks (平装本 ), which are quite cheap. A paperback collection of short stories, for example, is always cheaper than an evening at the cinema or the theater, and you can keep a book for ever and read it many times. Books are a wonderful provi
33、der of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every home. Every home should have a good dictionary. A good encyclopedia (百科全书 ), though expensive, is useful, too, because you can find information on any subject. Besides, you can have such books as history books, science textbook
34、s, cookbooks, and collections of stories and poems. Then from time to time you can take a book of poems off your shelves and read the thoughts and feelings of your favorite poets. 63. It can be inferred from the passage that _. A. TV programs are a chief provider of knowledge B. cinemas are the best
35、 choice in getting information reading is a cheap way of learning and having fun D. newspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself 64. What does the sentence “Television has not killed reading, however” underlined in the second paragraph suggest A. People only need reading, though. B. Reading is s
36、till necessary today. Reading is more fun than television. D. Watching television doesnt help reading. 65. Which of the following is mainly discussed in the last paragraph A. Types of books B. Kinds of dictionaries Lists of history books. D. Collections of stories and poems. 66. What can we learn fr
37、om the passage A. Fewer and fewer people will buy books. B. A good dictionary should be kept in every home. Books with hard covers sell better than paperbacks. D. More people like TV programs about famous men. 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 B 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 B No one could have failed to be moved had he watche
38、d the live televised volleyball game between the Chinese and Cuban womens teams. As we sat before the television set, with our eyes fixed on the screen, we experienced every kind of feeling. When the two teams played neck and neck, we were on pins and needles, anxious as to what would come next, and
39、 when our team fell behind, our hearts were in our mouths. Watching the game between those two teams is not only a matter of great joy. For more than that it provides food for thought. Just see how the Chinese women won the game by their cooperation, by their excellent skill, their effort and strong
40、 will. A Chinese saying goes, When two competent opponents (比赛的双方 ) meet, the strong-minded one will win. This is the spirit of the Chinese Womens Volleyball Team. If every Chinese showed some of the spirit, never losing heart in times of difficulty and remaining clear-minded in times of advantage,
41、then our nation would stand in the vanguard (前列 ) of the world family of nations, just as the Chinese Womens Volleyball Team has done, is doing and will do. 59. While watching the game, we _. A. had feelings of different kinds B. enjoyed a friendly and wonderful game clapped and cheered only for the
42、 Chinese Womens Volleyball Team D. were eager to know what would happen later on 60. The wonderful game _. A. brought us great joy B. provided us with food for our thoughts gave us not only great joy but also food for thoughts D. give us a valuable amusement 61. The author believed that _. A. the Ch
43、inese Womens Volleyball Team was the strongest B. China was sure to become stronger and stronger if only we have that spirit of the Chinese Womens Volleyball Team the Chinese must remain clear-minded in time of advantage D. the Chinese Womens Volleyball Team would never be beaten. 62. The best title
44、 of the passage might be “_”. A. Watching a Close Volleyball Game B. The Spirit of the Chinese Womens Volleyball Team Learn from the Members of the Volleyball Team D. The Strong - Minded Are the Winners 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 D I chose to study in Madrid because I had a desire to lear
45、n Spanish. My first impressions of Madrid were incredible. It was before the New Year that I arrived in Madrid for the first time. While traveling to my Spanish friends house in a taxi, I appreciated the buildings along the road which were different from those of my own country. There are an incredi
46、ble number of restaurants and bars from all over the world. If you are really into sightseeing, I hope you have rechargeable batteries for your digital camera, because one week really isnt enough time to see everything here including a number of art, science, and historical museums as well as parks,
47、 buildings, and amazing landscapes. What I liked best about life in Madrid was the fact that if you were frustrated with schoolwork and wanted to have some fun, you can easily go out. The nightlife never seems to stop and the people are all very friendly. You can meet people and practice Spanish whi
48、le having fun at the same time. What I liked least was the fact that many people smoked in the streets. Also, coming from the US, I was used to having a big breakfast every morning, but while living with an actual Spanish family, I wasnt really satisfied with the food in the morning. I think I have
49、definitely become more independent since I came back from Spain. Living in a big city like Madrid I found that it is necessary to plan ahead and to make a schedule for future. There is so much to see, not just in the Spanish World, but in the European World as well. 56. Whats the purpose of the text A. To attract people to tour around Madrid. B. To s
