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2010年4月绵阳南山中学2010年春季高2012级半期考试英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。满分100分，考试用时100分钟。第Ⅰ卷答案涂在答题卡上。第Ⅱ卷答案写在答题卷上。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共80分）
第一部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. When you finish doing the exercises, you may your answers with your teachers’.
A．examine B．test C．check D. correct
2. I know you don’t like______ music very much. But what do you think of______ music in the film we saw yesterday?
A. /; / B. the; the C. the; / D. /; the
3. The girl________ to be a good dancer if she is well trained in an art school.
A. expects B. allows C. wishes D. promises
4. The manager, _________it clear to us that he didn’t agree with us, left the meeting room.
A. who has made B. having made C. made D. making
5. ------ Tom looks very happy. He_______ have passed the exam
------ I think so. It’s too easy after all.
A. could B. should C. might D. must
6．People built a monument（纪念碑） those who died for the country.
A. in praise of B. in need of C. in hope of D. in honor of
7. It is usually warm in my hometown in March, but it be rather cold sometimes.
A. must B. can C. should D. would
8. With this spring’s sports meet on 26th,April , we find the track on the play ground newly with white paint and students of each class more united than ever.
A. in the corner, mark B. around the corner, marked
C. in the corner, marking D. around the corner, be marked
9. It was so dark in the cinema that I could hardly my friend.
A. turn out B. bring out C. call out D. pick out
10.Hearing that a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the Yushu county, Qinghai province on April 15,the students’ union us to donate money for the quake-hit area.
A. called up B. called for C. called in D. called on
11. It was a time many sad things happened to her and she had to them.
A. that; be on good terms with B. which; bear
C. in which; come to terms with D. when; come to term with
12. Don’t be discouraged. things seriously and you will make great progress.
A. Take B. To take C. Taking D. Taken
13. was most important to her, she told me, was her family.
A. It B. This C. What D. As
14 When and where to build a new factory to deal with rubbish .
A. hasn’t been decided B. haven’t decided
C. isn’t being decided D. aren’t decided
15. ------Is it OK if I have another cup of coffee?
------Of course, .
A. don’t worry B. no problem C. no hurry D. help yourself
第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分,满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
He was 11 years old and went fishing every chance he got from the dock（码头） at his family’s cabin on an island in the middle of a New Hampshire lake. On the day __16__ the bass (鲈鱼) season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening, __17__ sunfish with worms. Then he tied on a small lure (鱼饵) and practiced casting. When his pole（竿） __18__, he knew something huge was __19__. His father watched __20__ as the boy skilfully worked the fish alongside the dock. Finally, he very carefully lifted the __21__ fish from the water. It was the largest one he had ever seen, __22__ it was a bass. It was 10 P.M.-- two hours before the season opened. The father looked at the fish, then at the boy.
“You’ll have to __23__, son,” he said.
“Dad!” cried the boy.
“There will be other fish,” said his father.
“Not as big as this one,” cried the boy.
__24__ no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he caught the fish, the boy could __25__ by his father’s firm voice that the decision was __26__. He slowly worked the hook out of the lip of the huge bass and lowered it into __27__. The creature moved its powerful body and __28__. The boy thought that he would never again see such a great fish.
That was 34 years ago. Today, the boy is a successful architect in New York City. And he was __29. He has never again landed such a big fish as the one he __30 that night long ago. But he does see __31 fish again and again every time he comes up against a question of principles. As his father taught him, principles are simple matters of right and wrong. It is only the practice of principles__32 difficult. Do we __33_when no one is looking?
We would if we __34__ to put the fish back when we were young. For we would have learned the truth. The decision to do right remains __35__ in our memory. It is a story we will proudly tell our friends and grandchildren.
16．A．until B．when C．after D．before
17．A．providing B．catching C．feeding D．supplying
18．A．bent over B．came up C．turned over D．broke down
19．A．on the other end B．on the other hand C．on one hand D．at the either side
20．A．with anxiety B．in surprise C．with admiration D．for fear
21．A．delighted B．frustrated C．frightened D．exhausted（精疲力竭的）
22．A．and B．but C．however D．yet
23．A．bring it home B．put it aside C．put it back D．pick it up
24．A．Even though B．Now that C．Ever since D．In case
25．A．tell B．say C．speak D．talk
26．A．passed B．changed C．fixed D．refused
27．A．the wide container B．the broad sea C．the black water D．the small river
28．A．fled B．disappeared C．floated D．swam
29．A．wrong B．right C．satisfactory D．pleased
30．A．caught B．saw C．cast D．threw
31．A．a different B．many big C．even bigger D．the same
32．A．which is B．it is C．that is D．this is
33．A．do wrong B．do right C．do harm D．do good
34．A．were taught B．told C．were let D．ordered
35．A．freshly B．fresh C．clearly D．strongly
第二部分：阅读理解（共二节：满分45分）
第一节：（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
A
At the end of a party，he invited her to have coffee with him．In a nice coffee shop，he was too nervous to say anything，and she felt uncomfortable，thinking，“Please let me go home．’’
Suddenly he asked the waiter，“Would you please give me some salt? Id like to put it in my coffee．’’
Everybody，stared at him—so strange! His face turned red，but，still，he put the salt in his coffee and drank it．
She asked him curiously，“Why do you have this hobby?”
He replied，“When I was a little boy，I was living near the sea．I liked playing in the sea，and I could feel the taste of the sea，just like the taste of the salty coffee．Now every time I have the salty coffee，I always think of my childhood．I miss my hometown and my parents so much．’’
She was deeply touched．A man who can tell out his-homesickness must be a man who loves home，cares about home，and has responsibility for home．
They continued to date．She found that actually he was such a good person，but she almost missed him!
Thanks to his salty coffee! Then the story went just like every beautiful love story．．．And，every time she made coffee for him，she put some salt in the coffee．
After 40 years，he passed away，leaving her a letter which said，“My dearest，please forgive my whole life lie．This was the only lie I told to you—the salty coffee．
“Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous at that time．Actually I wanted some sugar，but I said salt．It was hard for me to change，so I just went ahead．
“I tried to tell you the truth many times in my life，but I was too afraid to do that，as I have promised not to lie to you for anything．
“Now Im dying，Im afraid of nothing so I tell you the truth：I don’t like the salty coffee．What a strange bad taste! But I have had the salty coffee in my whole life!…”
Her tears made the letter totally wet．Someday，someone asked her，“What’s the taste of salty coffee?” “It’s sweet.” she replied．
36．After ordering some salt for his coffee，the young man must have felt ．
A．excited B．satisfied C．embarrassed D．displeased
37．Why did the man have salty coffee all his life?
A．To change lifestyle． B．To please his wife．
C．To keep his word． D．To remember the past．
38．What did the writer mean by saying “she almost missed him” in Paragraph7 ?
A．She meant to leave him on their first date。
B．She thought of him every now and then．
C．She nearly misunderstood his explanation．
D．She could hardly believe this simple fact．
39．It is implied in the passage that the woman when reading the letter left by her husband．
A．was confused about his behavior B．was touched by his white lie
C．felt sorry to know the truth too Late D．felt angry about his dishonesty
B
In a book called Magnificent Obsession, by Lloyd C. Douglas, a description is given of people helping others but doing it secretly. When difficult problems worried an individual（个人）, friends nearby would meet to discuss possible solution without the individual knowing their actions. When a solution was agreed upon, one or two of the friends would carry out the plan and solve the problem secretly , to the great delight of the worried individual. The helpers would stand by privately, content（满足的） with their success. No reward was given to the problem solvers, not even a sincere “thank you”, because they were never known.
This concept is popular today but in a different way. The phrase “pay it forward” is now used when one person helps another. However, the person helped may not be able to repay the person or group that helped them. So rather than return the favor to their helpers, they are supposed to help someone else in the future, which means they pay it forward. It is a sense of responsibility which makes us want to give back in equal measure to the one who has helped us. But , in this case, the responsibility turns to helping someone in the future.
Suppose your elderly grandmother pays part of your schooling. She may tell you there is no need to repay her because it is a gift from someone who loves you very much. Nothing would please her more than to have you use her money to get a good education.
You may never be able to repay her for such a gift. However, she not only gave you some money , but she provided you with an example that you should also help other people who need it.
People with serious needs are everywhere. Many are children who need better clothes, more books and even better schools. Some are elderly people who can’t afford their medicine or a doctor’s care. Consider how you can “pay it forward” rather than pay money back to your grandmother.
40. The helpers in the book “Magnificent Obsession” were not rewarded because ______________.
A. they hadn’t solved the problems thoroughly
B. they had solved the problems secretly
C. they were friends of the worried individual
D. they expected to be paid back in the future
41. The underlined word “pay it forward” means ____________________.
A. to repay someone who has helped you B. to pay someone else who needs help
C. to help someone who has helped you D. to help someone else who needs help
42. What does the writer suggest with the example of “your elderly grandmother”?
A. We should learn to respect our grandparents.
B. We should work hard to get a good education.
C. We should also lend a hand to other people in need of help.
D. We should never forget to repay people for their help.
43. From the passage we know_________________.
A. everybody needs help B. more children need help than elderly people
C. it costs a lot of money to “pay it forward”
D. nowadays many people help others without being repaid
44. By writing the passage, the author wishes people in the world to be _____________.
A. unselfish B. mysterious C. honest D. unforgettable
C
China news, Beijing, Feb. 9— Housing price in China has always aroused heated discussions among property developers and ordinary Chinese. To many property developers and local government officials, housing price in China is still low compared with many developed countries. However, the average housing price in the United States is only 8,000 yuan per square meter, while in China, it is even higher than in the United States. This shows that there are some bubbles(泡沫) in Chinese real estate (房地产) market, the International Finance News reported.
Although the average price of residential houses in the United States, after converted（兑换） to Renminbi, is about 8,000 yuan per square meter, the houses in US are not sold in terms of building area, as most Chinese property developers do when they sell their houses. If US property developers sell their houses according to the building area, then the housing price will be even lower than 8,000 yuan per square meter. In most big Chinese cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, houses are sold at a price even higher than those in the US.
The high housing sales price in large cities in China proves that Chinese real estate market does have some bubbles. Moreover, Chinese houses can not be compared with houses in US in terms of building quality, environment and supporting facilities. Furthermore, it should be noted that American people’s average income is several dozen times higher than that of Chinese people. How can the Chinese afford to buy a house which is even more expensive than that sold in US?
At the beginning of 2007, Chinese government issued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public. Now in order to reduce the high housing prices, the government can regulate (控制) the real estate market by raising tax on property industry and controlling the release of loans and lands to property developers. At the same time, the government should allow people to build more houses through various fund-raising channels, such as funds collected from buyers or raised by working units. By applying these multiple means, it is expected that the high housing prices can be lowered.
45. What is the average housing price per square meter in China?
A. 8000 yuan B. 10000 yuan C. 7000 yuan D. It’s not mentioned here
46．Which of the following does NOT support the idea that the average housing price in China is even higher than in the United States?
A．Chinese houses can not be compared with houses in US in terms of building quality, environment and supporting facilities.
B．American people’s average income is several dozen times higher than that of Chinese people.
C．The houses in US are not sold in terms of building area, as most Chinese property developers do when they sell their houses.
D．There are more people who need houses in China than in the United States.
47．How many measures are mentioned in the last paragraph in order to reduce the high housing prices?
A．Four B．Three C．Five D．Two
48. What is the main idea of this passage?
A．The Chinese government should do something to control the housing price.
B．There are some bubbles in Chinese real estate market.
C．The average housing price in China is even higher than in the United States.
D．The Chinese government issued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public.
D
Fruit powered digital clock
Fruit’s not only good to eat，but it can also power this Fruit digital Clock. This clock use the scientific rules on which modern electrical storage batteries are based, The acid from the fruit helps transmit(传递)an electrical flow between two metal poles。The clock is priced at US $15.Connecting any fresh fruit or vegetable to the clock will make it work．The fruit is a clean，renewable source of electrical power．
USB vacuum
Do you know the dirtiest pans of your desk are probably your keyboard and mouse? Get a USB Mini Vacuum with retractable(可伸缩的)cable and suck（吸） away all that gunk．The US-made product is priced at US$ 14．
SIM card reader
Making useful USB 2．0 multi—card readers even handier, this card can also read and write data to phone SIM cards. It comes with SIM editing software．Download your phonebook to your computer,．If you lose your cell phone，you can store missing phone numbers in your new one．The US-made IMOMO SIM，card +Multi Card Reader is priced at US $19．
Beer in your ear
The beer barrel(桶)-shaped Nat Naf Hyp MP3 is a musical box that can be used to play radio，CDs and cassettes，It’s got all the standard features of the typical clock-radio，but with the relaxing look of a big beer barrel. The Danish product is priced at about US $130.
49．What is TRUE about Fruit powered digital clock?
A．It gives out the smell of the fruit．B．It uses the fruit as its power．
C．It also needs batteries．
D．As a limited source，any fruit or vegetable connected to the clock will do．
50．What does “gunk” mean in the second item?
A．dirt B．desk C．keyboard D．USB
51．Which of the following statements is True?
A．If you have US$30，you can buy a USB vacuum or a Nat Naf Hyp MP3．
B．USB vacuum can be used to clean your house and yard
C．With SIM Card reader you may not lose phone numbers．
D．Nat Naf Hyp MP3 can also play radio，CDs and cassettes when used as a beer barrel at the same time.
52．The passage is mostly likely a(n) .
A．entertainment information B．science reports on new high-technology
C．introduction of some kinds of cell phone or computer parts
D．advertisement for new products
E
One day not too long ago the employees of a large company in St. Louis, Missouri returned from their lunch break and were greeted with a sign on the front door. The sign said: “Yesterday the person who has been hindering（阻止）your growth in this company passed away . We invite you to join the funeral（葬礼）in the room that has been prepared in the gym . ”
At first everyone was sad to hear that one of their colleagues had died, but after a while they started getting curious about who this person might be. The excitement grew as the employees arrived at the gym to pay their last respects. Everyone wondered: “Who is this person who was hindering my progress? Well, at least he’s no longer here!”
One by one the employees got closer to the coffin（棺材） and when then they looked inside it they suddenly became speechless. They stood over the coffin, shocked and in silence, as if someone had touched the deepest part of their soul. There was a mirror inside the coffin: everyone who looked inside it could see himself. There was also a sign next to the mirror that said: “There is only one who is capable to set limits to your growth: it is YOU.”
You are the only person who can revolutionize your life. You are the only person who can influence your happiness, your realization and your success. You are the only person who can help yourself. Your life does not change when your boss changes, when your friends change, when your parents change, when your partner changes, when your company changes. Your life changes when YOU change, when you go beyond your limiting beliefs, when you realize that you are the only one responsible for your life.
53. Who has ever hindered the employees of the large company in St. Louis, Missouri?
A. The boss B. The leader of their group
C. The sign D. The employees themselves
54. Who passed away in the large company?
A. No one B. The boss C. One of the employees D. One of the colleagues
55. What’s the best title of this paragraph?
A. Independent B. Hard Working C. Team Work D. Last Respects
第二节：补全对话（共5小题，满分5分）
根据对话情景和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两个为多余选项。
Jack: Hi，Frank.
Frank: Hi, Jack.
Jack: 56
Frank: Yes. I have some books to read, but I can do it later.
Jack: I want you to do me a favor.
Frank: Go ahead. 57
Jack: Professor Smith is coming this afternoon. I am expected to meet him at the airport, but I have an important meeting to go to.
Frank: I can do it for you. 58
Jack: He’s about your age, in his early thirties. Tall and handsome.
Frank: 59 .
Jack: Oh, about three o’clock. He is taking flight number 231 from Detroit. Thank you.
Frank: 60 .
A. See you this afternoon.
B. How can I recognize him？
C. What do you want me to do?
D. Are you free this afternoon?
E. When should I leave for the airport?
F. I am honored to meet the famous professor.
G. Are you going to the meeting this afternoon?
绵阳南山中学2010年春季高2012级半期考试
英语试题
第Ⅱ卷（满分20分）
注意事项：1.用钢笔或圆珠笔直接答在试卷中。
2．答卷前将密封线内的项目填写清楚。
题号
补全对话
单句改错
书面表达
总分
得分
补全对话答案：56 57 58 59 60
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 单句改错（共5小题；每题1分，满分5分）
下列句子均有一处错误，请按下列情况改正：
此行多一词：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。
此行缺一词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
此行错一词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出正确的词。
61． Oprah Winfrey is a black woman whose rise to fame is an inspired story.
62． That’s a pleasure to meet you again.
63． I would rather not to tell you the truth.
64． Each time we celebrate a festival changes a little.
65． Some researchers believe there is no doubt whether a cure for AIDS will be found.
第二节：书面表达（满分15分）
高中生在成长的过程中会碰到一些烦恼。就这一话题你班正积极筹备召开一次主题班会。请你依据下表进行必要的思考，并用英语准备一篇到会发言的材料。词数100左右。
pains（烦恼） solutions（解决办法）
相貌、体形不美 不必在意
不被他人理解,朋友少 加强沟通
学习滞后，压力大 怎么办 ？
零花钱不多 怎么办 ？
注意：1. 开头已写好，不记入词数。
2. 语言通顺，结构严谨。
Boys and girls，
We high school students do have some growing pains, but we can get rid of them correctly and wisely.
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高2012级春季半期考试英语试题参考答案
单项选择
1-5CDDBD, 6-10DBBDD, 11-15CACAD,
完形填空
16-20DBAAC, 21-25DBCAA, 26-30CCBBA, 31-35DCBAB,
阅读理解
36-39CCAB, 40-44BDCDA, 45-48DDBA, 49-52BACD,
53-55DAD
56-60DCBEF
单句改错
61.inspired→inspiring
62.That’s→It’s
63.去掉to
64.∧changes→it
65.whether→that
作文：
One possible version:
Boys and girls，
We high school students do have some growing pains, but we can get rid of them correctly and wisely. First, some of us are upset about their body styles and looks. It’s unnecessary and it’s not important at all. We needn’t care about it. It is one’s inner beauty that matters. Second, we sometimes seem to be misunderstood by our teachers, parents and classmates. Facing this, we can find a proper time to have a heart-to-heart talk with them, trying to remove the misunderstanding. Some of us have fewer friends. I think being open-minded and friendly will do you good. Third, we may fall behind others, which makes us stressed. Actually we can encourage ourselves to work efficiently, full of determination. Last, some of us don’t have much pocket money, so they feel unhappy. Isn’t it strange? So long as we have some, that’s enough. And we can learn to spend money!
That’s all. Thank you
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