海 淀 区 高 一 年 级 第 二 学 期 期 中 练 习

                    英    语               2012.4

学校             班级             姓名             成绩            

 

第一部分（选择题  共72分）

一、听力理解 （共两节，共15分）

第一节 （共12小题; 每小题1分, 共12分）

听下面的对话或独白，从各题A、B、C三个选项中, 选出能回答问题的最佳答案。每

段对话你将听两遍。

    听下面五段对话，回答第1至第5题。

1. Which of the following does the woman prefer to have?

A. A coffee.               B. A drink.               C. A tea.

2. What is the weather like?

A. Cold.                  B. Cool.                 C. Hot.

3. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. At an amusement park.    B. At a museum.          C. At an aquarium.

4. What is the man doing?

A. Saying good-bye.        B. Giving a suggestion.     C. Making an apology.

5. What can we learn about the party?

A. It was a great success.       B. It was a big failure.      C. It was a pleasant surprise.

听下面一段对话，回答第6至7题。

6. What kind of paintings is the man looking for?

A. Landscape paintings.      B. Figure paintings.        C. Flower-and-bird paintings.

7. Why does the man like Xieyi painting?

A. Because it is about nature.

B. Because it is more traditional.

C. Because it shows a sense of peace.

听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。

8. Which kind of travelling does the man like?

A. Dangerous travelling.      B. Relaxing travelling.      C. Adventurous travelling.

9. Where did the man go last year?

A. South Africa.            B. The North Pole.          C. The Amazon rainforest.

10. How does the woman probably spend her holiday?

A. Lying on the beach.

B. Travelling across the desert.

C. Walking through the rainforest.

听下面一段独白，回答第11至12题。

11. How much can the world’s largest fish weigh?

A. 15 tons.               B. 18 tons.               C. 68 tons.

12. What can the sail of the sailfish do?

A. Protect the sailfish.

B. Make the sailfish faster.

C. Help the sailfish walk on land.

（请将试卷翻到第7页，请看听力理解第二节。）

二、单项填空 （共10小题; 每小题1分, 共10分）

    从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

13. — Have you got prepared for the trip?

— Let me see. Oh! I forget to bring ______ flashlight so that I can see in ______ dark.

A. the, /               B. a, the                     C. a, /         　       D. /, the

14. Some fish can produce sounds almost ______ your speaking voice, which is really amazing.

A. as loud as twice    B. as twice as loud   C. as twice loud as    D. twice as loud as

15. Eric the Red was forced to leave Iceland because he had committed a murder, ______ he got into trouble.

A. to whom         B. for whom         C. for which         D. to which

16. — Did you see Mr. Amundsen at the reception?

    — Yes. But he didn’t ______ until the end of it.

A. turn up          B. pick up           C. pull up           D. go up

17. This is the very bookstore ______ I used to work as a manager for 3 years.

A. where           B. which            C. that              D. when

18. Although it is a little bit noisy, I ______ that CD you are playing.

     A. am loving        B. have loved         C. loved           D. love

19. — Mum, I really can’t wait to see the dolphin show.

— Please be patient, James! It won’t be long ______ we get into the aquarium.

A. before           B. since             C. till              D. after

20. — An oil factory will be built in our town. What do you think of it?

— I am ______ the plan. It can create more jobs.

A. into             B. against            C. for             D. on

21. Hearing the news, she rushed out and disappeared into the distance, leaving the book ______ on the table.

A. lain             B. lay               C. lie              D. lying

22. Great changes ______ in our city in the past couple of years and many skyscrapers ______.

A. had taken place, had set up               B. have taken place, have been set up

C. have been taken place, have been set up     D. were taken place, were set up

 

三、完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1分，共20分）

                     阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。

A

 Paper-cutting is an important part of everyday life. It is a Chinese   23   art with a long history. Paper cuts have been found in tombs which   24   back to the time of the Northern and Southern Dynasty.

There are three   25   of paper cuts: paper cuts for decoration, for religious purposes and for design patterns.

Paper cuts used for decoration are often seen on windows and gates. They are usually   26   during holidays to   27   good luck. To   28   weddings, people use paper cuts with Chinese   29   for double happiness.

Paper cuts for religious purposes are often found in   30  . They are also used for the dead. People to whom the dead person was   31   would make these offerings   32   special days and during festivals.

Paper cuts are also used to make patterns on clothing and to decorate jewellery boxes.

23. A. folk                    B. ordinary            C. typical                    D. noble

24. A. come                     B. date                  C. turn                    D. run

25. A. styles                         B. locations           C. types                   D. materials

26. A. taken up              B. taken down        C. put on                    D. put up

27. A. show                B. take                  C. carry                   D. bring

28. A. attend                 B. celebrate           C. prepare                D. impress

29. A. language             B. letter                 C. saying                    D. character

30. A. houses                    B. temples             C. cities                   D. tombs

31. A. related                   B. referred             C. preferred             D. connected

32. A. in                          B. at                            C. on                       D. between

B

 A Little Boy at a Big Piano

Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother caught sight of a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle（走廊）to greet her.

Seizing the opportunity to explore the   33   of the concert hall, the little boy   34   and eventually explored his way through a door marked “NO ADMITTANCE.”   35   the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was   36   .

Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights   37   on the impressive piano on stage. In    38   , the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”

At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and     39   in the boy’s ear, “Don’t quit. Keep playing.”

Then leaning back, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began   40   a bass (低音) part. Together, the old master and the young boy changed a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience. The audience was   41   completely.

What we can achieve on our own is hardly noticeable. But   42   the hand of the Master, our life’s work truly can be beautiful. Next time you set out to complete great things, listen carefully. You can hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, “Don’t quit. Keep playing.”

 

33. A. designs                    B. stages                    C. patterns                    D. wonders

34. A. escaped                 B. seated                   C. rose                         D. observed

35. A. When                   B. Before                         C. Until                        D. Since

36. A. exhausted              B. relaxing                   C. missing                    D. bored

37. A. turned                   B. focused                    C. put                          D. took

38. A. horror                   B. silence                   C. satisfaction            D. excitement

39. A. felt                     B. whispered                 C. explained                 D. looked

40. A. singing                    B. enjoying                   C. filling                   D. increasing

41. A. attracted                B. shocked                    C. accepted                   D. confused

42. A. on                           B. under                       C. by                        D. with

四、阅读理解 （共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）

阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。

A

Giving Me a Real Lift

When I moved to Melbourne, my new city seemed so big and unfriendly. Then a regular check found some suspicious tissue (可疑组织) in one breast and I had to go to the cancer unit at Royal Melbourne Hospital.

It seemed a small challenge compared to the one I was about to face (I would eventually need a medical operation to remove a breast), but things started to go wrong right from the beginning. Not having a car or knowing the city, I was depending on a couple of buses to get me from A to B. Although I’d left myself plenty of time, it was soon obvious I was going to be late, as I had mistakenly boarded a bus that was taking me in the opposite direction.

Getting off the bus, I stood on the footpath not knowing what to do. I looked into the eyes of a stranger, who was trying to get past me. Surprisingly, instead of moving on, she stopped to ask if I was OK. I started to explain my situation to her, and without realizing it, tears started running down my face.

The kind woman pointed to a bus stop across the street, where a bus would take me back into the city to my appointment. Sitting there waiting, I felt grateful that someone had been willing to help. Then, hearing a horn nearby, I looked up to see a car with my new friend waving at me to get in. She had returned to offer me a lift to the hospital.

Such unexpected kindness from a passer-by was a lovely gift to receive. As I climbed out of the car at the hospital and turned to thank her, she smiled and told me not to lose faith, for all things are possible.

43. Why did the author go to the Royal Melbourne Hospital?

A. To get a regular health check.             B. To get back the suspicious tissue.

C. To take a further medical check-up.        D. To meet a friend in the cancer unit.

44. The author was going to be late because ______.

A. she started off late in the morning          B. she was lost in the new city

C. she didn’t know the way to the hospital      D. she took the wrong bus

45. What did the woman mean by “for all things are possible” in the last paragraph?

A. She wanted the author to prepare for every possibility.

B. She wanted to tell the author that she would get better.

C. She encouraged the author to believe in herself.

D. She encouraged the author to hope for the best.

B

It’s a fact that you have to spend money to save money. You can’t save without getting out finding the bargains in the marketplace. A potential（潜在的）trap in your promise to saving, however, is spending more than you should just because you have coupons for certain items.

When you face a store full of goods and the potential bargains represented by a pocket of coupons, you face a dangerous combination of factors. While you think you are in control of your shopping, you may become influenced by your desire to save.

Here are some ideas to bear in mind when shopping to keep your focus on saving, not on spending:

●Don’t buy an item you don’t need just because of a coupon for it. While the price may be extremely cheap with a coupon, those little costs on unnecessary items really add up in a short time.

●Identify if the coupon truly makes the goods cheap. Be certain to compare cost per unit, even taking into account the coupon’s value.

●Don’t buy in such quantity that you either forget you have the items or they go to waste. Do you really need six more cans of tomato sauce? Be especially careful with items easy to go bad. Remember sales and coupons come around frequently—this is not the only chance you’ll get to take advantage of a good deal.

●Think about related costs. If you need to make a special trip to a certain store or travel a long distance to realize the savings from coupons, remember your time, effort and gas have value too. Make sure it’s really worth going out or you’re simply trading one cost for another.

The best way to regard coupons is that they represent an opportunity for savings. It’s up to you to take advantage of that opportunity or let it pass by until the next comes along.

46. According to the author, there is a potential trap in using the coupon because ______.

A. it’s a dangerous combination of factors

   B. it makes people buy more than they should

   C. it makes people believe the price is really low

   D. it keeps people’s focus on spending instead of saving

47. What is the suggestion to people who focus on saving?

   A. Only buy items which are extremely cheap with a coupon.

   B. Don’t buy unnecessary items even if they are cheap with a coupon.

   C. The more people buy with a coupon, the more money they will save.

   D. It’s not worth going out shopping as long as it takes people a long trip.

48. What is the writer’s attitude towards coupons?

   A. Cautious.        B. Supportive.        C. Negative.        D. Unclear.

49. Which might be the best title for the passage?

   A. Never Take Coupons Seriously           B. Spend Money to Save Money

C. Use Coupons to Save Money             D. Avoid Potential Coupon Traps

C

One Ocean, One Climate, One Future

On June 8, people all over the world will observe World Oceans Day. This year’s theme, “One ocean, one climate, one future” reminds us that the world’s oceans are all connected, and that the choices we make today will have ripple effects for generations to come.

In a changing world, our ocean needs the protections we have set up for important landscapes for years. The California coast has been called one of the most bio-diverse（生物多样化的）ecosystems in the world, and it should be managed according to standards set by marine scientists. Scientists believe we have to set aside parts of the ocean to ensure its long-term health. Like underwater parks, marine protected areas allow marine animals and plants to grow better, and help ecosystems accept the shocks of change.

We are living in a time of change—climate change, which is a global problem, has already arrived on the California coast. Therefore, protection of the main places for plants and animals to live in is a key part of the solution—it will aid in the keeping of ecosystem function by limiting long-term damage from human activities.

In 1969 a small marine protected area was set up at Moss Beach. Even then it was discussed heatedly, but the results surprised people. Moss Beach soon became a tourist attraction—it drew Bay Area schools for field trips, and visitors from across the country and around the world. Rather than taking something away from the community, it has promoted the local economy.

As a naturalist, who has spent countless volunteer hours helping to map out a plan for a healthy and sustainable ocean, I ask that the government accept the compromise（折衷）plan for the north central coast. And I ask the community to accept it as well. This is what we can give to future generations, who will be able to experience and fish in a healthy ocean, thanks to our foresight.

50. In Para.1, “ripple effects” probably means ______.

A. chain effects                        B. negative effects

C. quick effects                         D. small effects

51. Marine scientists believe that ______.

A. we should give up parts of the sea for its long-term development

B. people should set parts of the sea free from human activities

C. we should protect parts of the sea for its health

D. only parts of the sea need long-term protection

52. In 1969, a small marine protected area was set up at Moss Beach to ______.

A. make it a tourist attraction

B. improve the local economy

C. keep the function of its ecosystem

D. prevent people from taking things away

53. What does the author suggest for the marine protected areas?

A. Local people should turn marine areas into tourist attractions.

B. The community should be responsible for protecting the sea.

C. The government should insist on setting up marine protected areas.

D. Tourists should join in to protect the ocean for generations to come.

D

The Effects of Grading

       Most of the criticisms of grading you’ll hear today were laid out forcefully and clearly from four to eight decades ago, and the early essays make for eye-opening reading. They remind us how long it’s been clear there’s something wrong with what we’re doing as well as how little progress we’ve made in acting on that realization.

       In the 1980s and 1990s, educational psychologists systematically studied the effects of grades. As I’ve reported elsewhere (Kohn, 1999a, 1999b, 1999c), when students from elementary school to college who are led to focus on grades are compared with those who aren’t, the results support three mighty conclusions.

      Grades tend to diminish students’ interest in whatever they’re learning. A “grading orientation(倾向)” and a “learning orientation” have been shown to be oppositely related, and every study that has ever investigated and the influence on natural motivation of receiving grades has found a negative effect.

       Grades create a preference for the easiest possible task. Impress on students that what they’re doing will count toward their grade, and they will likely avoid taking unnecessary intellectual(用脑力的) risks. They’ll choose a shorter book or a project on a familiar topic to reduce the chance of doing poorly—not because they’re “unmotivated” but because they’re rational(理性的). They’re responding to adults who have sent the message that success matters more than learning.

       Grades tend to reduce the quality of students’ thinking. They may skim books for what they’ll “need to know”. They’re less likely to wonder, say, “How can we be sure that’s true?” than to ask “Is this going to be on the test?” In one experiment, students who were told they’d be graded on how well they learned a social studies lesson had more trouble understanding the main point of the text than those who were told that no grades would be involved.

       Research on the effects of grading has slowed down in the last couple of decades, but studies still strengthen the earlier findings. For example, a grade-oriented environment is related to increased levels of cheating, grades promote a fear of failure even in high-achieving students, but giving up grades(in favor of a pass/fail system) produces great benefits with no obvious disadvantages in P.E. schools. More important, no recent research has contradicted (矛盾) the earlier “big three” findings.

54. The underlined word “diminish” in Para. 3 most probably means ______.

A. reduce          B. develop          C. increase         D. change

55. The experiment mentioned in Para. 5 shows that ______.

A. grading does little in encouraging thinking

B. knowledge is not so important for students

C. grading harms students’ interest in understanding texts

D. some students have difficulty understanding main points of texts

56. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

   A. A grading-oriented student will cheat in the exam.

   B. A high-achieving student may lose confidence in study.

   C. Giving up grading system will benefit students a lot.

D. Giving up grading system matters little to P.E. students.

57. By writing this passage, the author wants to tell us that ______.

A. education should be greatly improved

B. grading should be made more systematic

C. grading-orientation is still a problem now

D. more research will be done related to grading

 

第二部分（非选择题  共28分）

一、听力理解

第二节（共3小题；每小题1分，共3分）

听下面一段对话，根据题目要求在相应题号后的横线上写下关键信息，每空只填一个词。这段对话你将听两遍。

二、完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）

根据所给中文，完成下列句子（词数不限）。

1. 这儿的味太大了，我们不得不屏住呼吸。

   The smell here was so strong that we had to _____________.

2. 同学们每天轮流打扫教室卫生。

The students clean the classroom every day _____________.

3. 他们不得不放弃去西藏的计划，因为汽油在半路用完了。

They had to give up their plan to go to Tibet, because their car ____________ gas on the way.

4. 你锻炼得越多，你就会越健康。

The _____________ you exercise, the _____________ you will be.

5. 我说服他加入我们的团队很困难,因为他不是一个喜欢冒险的人。

I have difficulty in _____________ him _____________ us since he is not a person who would like to take a risk.

三、书面表达（共15分）

请根据以下信息，用英语为校刊写一篇短文。内容要包括以下信息和自己的感想。

1. 孟佩杰，1991年生于陕西省。

2. 从8岁起，独自照顾因病卧床的养母（foster mother）。

3. 学习勤奋，2009年考入大学。

4. 一边上学，一边坚持照顾母亲，帮助其尽快恢复。

5. 被称为“最美丽女孩”，是“2011年感动中国（Touching China for 2011）”最年轻的获奖者。

注意：1）词数不少于60;

2）可以适当增加细节。