河南省南阳一中09-10学年高二下学期期中考试

– How did you find the film Avatar?

– _____. I can’t think too highly of it.

A. It’s really wonderful     B. It all depends

 By chance             D. It makes no sense

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The problem was raised _____ we should get all the machines _____.

A. that; to repair            B. which; repaired

 where; to be repaired      D. when; repaired

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Had you listened to the doctor, you _____ all right now.

A. are      B. were      would be     D. would have been

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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

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______ his knowledge of the mountainous country, John Smith was appointed as our guide.

A. In spite of    B. On account of       Regardless of     D. Instead of

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This problem is said _____ three times at the meeting. However, they haven’t arrived at a conclusion now.

A. to have discussed         B. to have been discussed

 having been discussed     D. having discussed

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The countryside gives us peace and quiet, which is ______ we can’t enjoy living in the city.

A. that      B. what       why      D. where

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– Did you visit the famous museum?

– No. We ______ it, but we spent too much time shopping.

A. could have visited     B. must have visited

 can’t have visited     D. shouldn’t have visited

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It’s quite ______ me why such things have been allowed to happen.

A. for     B. against       behind       D. beyond

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Daniel’s family _____ their holiday in Huangshan this time next week.

A. are enjoying     B. are to enjoy     will enjoy     D. will be enjoying

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I will buy this type of car _____ the price is brought down to under 10,000 dollars.

A. even if     B. provided that      unless    D. whether

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I can’t ____ what has happened to the vegetables, for they were freshly picked this morning.

A. draw out   B. look out      figure out    D. carry out

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Why don’t you bring ____ to his attention that now students are bearing too heavy a learning load?

A. it     B. this      that     D. what

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– _____ he have apologized to Kate?

– Yes, he _____. Otherwise, he couldn’t be dating with her now.

A. Must; can     B. Can; can       Must; must have      D. Can; must have

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It was in 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

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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 students were already whispering about Christmas plans. With each passing day everyone became more ________1, waiting for the final school bell. Upon its ________2everyone 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 ________3what kind of home life David had, and what kind of mother could send her son to school dressed so ________4for the cold winter months, without a coat, boots, or gloves. But something made David ________5. I can still remember he was always ________6a smile and willing to help. He always ________7after school to straighten chairs and mop the floor. We never talked much. He ________8just simply smile and ask what else he could do, then thank me for letting him stay and slowly ________9home.

Weeks passed and the ________10over the coming Christmas grew into restlessness until the last day of ________11before the holiday break. I smiled in ________12as the last of them hurried out of the door. Turning around I saw David ________13standing by my desk.

“I have something for you,” he said and ________14from behind his back a small box. ________15it 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 ________16I saw nothing. I looked at David‘s smiling face and back into the box and said, “The box is nice, David, but it’s ________17.”

“Oh no, it isn’t,” said David. “It’s full of love. My mum told me before she died that love was something you couldn’t see or touch unless you know it’s there.”

Tears filled my eyes ________18I looked at the proud dirty face that I had rarely given ________19to. After that Christmas, David and I became good friends and I never forgot the meaning ________20the little empty box set on my desk.

1.A. anxious                   B. courageous                 serious               D. sceptical

2.A. warning                  B. ringing                       calling                D. yelling

3.A. scolded                   B. wondered                   realized              D. learned

4.A. irregularly                B. unnaturally                 untidily              D. improperly

5.A. patient                     B. upset                         special               D. funny

6.A. expressing               B. delivering                   wearing             D. sharing

7.A. practiced                 B. wandered                   studied               D. stayed

8.A. would                     B. should                        might                 D. could

9.A. aim at                     B. turn to                       put off               D. head for

10.A. argument               B. excitement                  movement          D. judgment

11.A. school                   B. year                           education           D. program

12.A. relief                     B. return                        vain                   D. control

13.A. weakly                  B. sadly                          quietly               D. helplessly

14.A. searched                B. found                         raised                D. pulled

15.A. Holding                 B. Handing                     Sending             D. Leaving

16.A. delight                   B. expectation                 appreciation        D. surprise

17.A. cheap                    B. empty                        useless               D. improper

18.A. as                         B. until                           because             D. though

19.A. advice                   B. support                      attention             D. command

20.A. from                     B. behind                        over                  D. towards

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I chose to study in Madrid because I had a desire to learn 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 friend’s house in a taxi, I appreciated the buildings along the road which were different from those of my own country.

There are an incredible 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 isn’t enough time to see everything here including a number of art, science, and historical museums as well as parks, 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 while 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 wasn’t really satisfied with the food in the morning.

I think I have 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.

1.What’s the purpose of the text?

A. To attract people to tour around Madrid.

B. To show how to enjoy Spanish culture.

 To give advice on how to study Spanish.

D. To describe the author’s life in Madrid.

2.Why did the author suggest taking rechargeable batteries?

A. It’s difficult to deal with the used batteries.

B. It’s not convenient to recharge batteries.

 There are few stores that sell ordinary batteries.

D. You will find lots of places worth taking pictures of.

3.Which of the following in Madrid didn’t please the author?

A. Parks and buildings.            B. Restaurants and bars.

 Nightlife.                     D. Breakfast.

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No one could have failed to be moved had he watched the live televised volleyball game between the Chinese and Cuban women’s 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 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 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 Women’s 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, then our nation would stand in the vanguard (前列) of the world family of nations, just as the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team has done, is doing and will do.

1.While watching the game, we _____.

A. had feelings of different kinds

B. enjoyed a friendly and wonderful game

 clapped and cheered only for the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team

D. were eager to know what would happen later on

2.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

3.The author believed that _____.

A. the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team was the strongest

B. China was sure to become stronger and stronger if only we have that spirit of the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team

 the Chinese must remain clear-minded in time of advantage

D. the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team would never be beaten.

4.The best title of the passage might be “_____”.

A. Watching a Close Volleyball Game

B. The Spirit of the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team

 Learn from the Members of the Volleyball Team

D. The Strong - Minded Are the Winners

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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 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 hard 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 provider 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 textbooks, 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.

1.It can be inferred from the passage that _____.

A. TV programs are a chief provider of knowledge

B. cinemas are the best choice in getting information

 reading is a cheap way of learning and having fun

D. newspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself

2.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 still necessary today.

 Reading is more fun than television.      D. Watching television doesn’t help reading.

3.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.

4.What can we learn from 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.

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How to Be a Winner

Sir Steven Redgrave

Winner of 5 Olympic Gold 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 myself. I am not saying that it isn’t difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn’t 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 key to success – you can’t 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 you’ll be a step closer to achieving them.”

Kirsten Best

Poet & Writer

“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can’t 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 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.”

1.What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about?

A. Difficulties influenced his career.        B. Specialists offered him medical advice.

 Training helped him defeat his disease.   D. He overcame the shadow of illness to win.

2.What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary?

A. Her training schedule.               B. Her daily happenings.

 Her achievements.                  D. Her sports career.

3.What does the underlined word “distractions” probably refer to?

A. Ways that help one to focus.           B. Words that help one to feel less tense.

 Activities that turn one’s attention away.  D. Habits that make it hard for one to relax.

4.According to the passage, what do the three people have in common?

A. Courage.     B. Devotion.       Hard work.       D. Self-confidence.

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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 that you are stronger than the habit. You need to treat yourself while you are quitting. ________1.

l Read a lot about how others quit and how they felt while quitting. ________2.

l Spend time at places that don't allow smoking indoors.

l Keep a diary about what you are doing and let out your feelings on paper. It will keep your hands busy.

l 3.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".

l 4.Buy yourself something that you have always wanted but felt it would be a selfish indulgence (嗜好). YOU DESERVE IT NOW!!

l Find a release. When you crave (渴望) a cigarette, the craving only lasts a few minutes and it will go away! ________5.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'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 work best for you.

F. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

G. Find something else that you love to do while that feeling is there.

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根据下列句子及所给汉语注释提示，在句子右边的横线上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。(每空一词)

1.Nowadays women are still struggling for true _________ (平等) with men.

2.He is strongly _______ (反对的) to your going abroad.

3.I am very proud of this plan and I _______ (真诚地) hope it will succeed.

4.Sorry, sir. We only say that this medicine can only make _______   (暂时的) relief from pain.

5.Please keep me ______ (通知) of the latest news.

6.The boy’s _____ (缺席) from school made his head teacher very angry.

7.Every citizen in our country should obey the law _________(无条件地).

8.If offered red or white wine, I’d choose the ______ (后者).

9.Many people came to the hospital to ____ (捐献) blood when the patient needed an operation.

10.The newly-built laboratory has been ______ (配备) with the most advanced instruments.

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(﹨)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

I happen to meet some American tourists at the gate of the Summer Palace last week. I greeted them with English and then we began to chat. I got to know that they were college student traveling in China. Most of us were fond of Chinese medicine. They were busy taking pictures and were surprising at the changes had taken place in the past few years. After that, we went boat and had a good time. We were exchanged our e-mail addresses so that we could write to each other in the future. They thanked me again and again. I was gladly to have a chance to practice my oral English. What wonderful experience !

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暑假即将来临，你班同学讨论了假期计划，提出了不同看法。请根据提示写一篇有关讨论的英语短文，并谈谈你的看法。

注意：

1.    词数80~120 (不含已写好的部分); 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

2.    短文必须包括表中所列要点，可根据内容分段表述。

The summer holiday is coming. Our class have had a discussion about what to do during the holiday.

________

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