2012届云南省高二下学期期末考试（英语）

Students should keep in mind that there’s something more important than _______ fashion for them to seek after in _______ life.

A. /; the           B. /; /             C. the; /           D. the; the

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It remains ________ whether the students will benefit from the monthly exams.

A. seeing       B. to be seen       C. to see       D. to have seen

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Villagers ________ of the danger soon after the big earthquake in Japan，or more people would have lost their lives in the tsunami．

A．were warned  B．had been warned  C．have been warned D．are warned

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I work in a key middle school ________ the teaching quality is a major concern.

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

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— Have you apologized to Mr. Jack?

— I’d shoot myself_______ I apologize to him.

A. after         B. when   C. before   D. as soon as

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My most devoted friend, Professor Yang, _______ often go hiking when he lived in the mountain that was covered with forest.

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

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It was only quite recently, however, ______ I began to understand how much my parents love me.

A. when          B. that           C. before         D. after

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Look over there-there’s a very long, winding path ______ up to the hill.

A. leads            B. led      C. leading              D. to lead

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— I’m really glad to see you back.. ______ your trip to the valley interesting?

— No. it ______ very heavily there the whole time.

A. Was; was raining                 B. Is; had rained

C. Was; was to rain                 D. Is; has been raining

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Mr. Smith has not yet told me ______ I can go with him to ______ he calls the Underground Treasure House next week.

A. that, where      B. what, where      C. whether, that      D. whether, what

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When one makes new friends, don’t forget ______ old ones.

A. to come up with               B. losing sight of

C. to keep track of              D. keeping in touch with

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How many times have you found yourself arriving at school to start your day, only ________ that you left your homework at home?

A. having discovered        B. discovering      C. to discover      D. discover

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We will never give in ______ they do or say about our plan.

A. No matter when            B. how      C. whatever         D. although

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One of the most important things in education is to let students ____ positive emotions and experience in the process of their learning.

A. require     B. acquire     C. demand     D. clarify

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— I’m afraid what I did cannot satisfy your requirements.

— _____. At least you tried.

A. I don’t believe it.           B. Never mind.

C. Don’t say so.                 D. It was not your fault.

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When I was a teenager I volunteered to work at the water station at a 10,000m race. My job was to ________36________  water to the runners. I remember being so ________37________  to see all the different kinds of people who passed by and grabbed a cup of water. Some ran past, some walked past and a few wheeled past. I saw so many types of people doing it. I thought maybe I could do it too! So the next year I ________38________  up for the race.

That first 10,000m race was quite an 39 . I jogged, I walked, I jogged and I walked. ________40  , I didn’t know if I could finish. Then came a defining (决定性) ________41________  .

At one point near the end, a 70-year-old man ran past me, very, very fast, and I felt ________42________ because I was 50 years younger than he but I couldn’t even keep up with him. I felt ________43________  for a second.

But then I ________44________  something. He was running his race and I was running mine. He had ________45________ abilities, experience, training and goals for himself. I had mine. Remember my ________46________ was only to finish.

After a minute, it ________47________  me that this was a lesson I could draw from. I learned something about myself in that moment. I turned my embarrassment into ________48________ .

I ________49  that I would not give up on running races. In fact, I would run even more races and I would learn how to train and prepare ________50________  and one day I would be one of those 70-year-old persons who were still running. As I crossed the finish line, I was proud of my ________51________ .

In life we all have those moments where we ________52________  ourselves to others. It’s only ________53________ . Don’t allow those moments to ________54________  you. Turn them into motivation and let them inspire you. With the proper preparation and training, you can improve your result to ________55________   anything you want in life.

1.A. bring out                    B. pass out                   C. take out                    D. pick out

2.A. excited                       B.worried                     C. concerned                D. anxious

3.A. gave                          B. made                        C. signed                      D. dressed

4.A. achievement               B. encouragement        C. instruction                D. experience

5.A. At times                     B. In time                    C. In all                         D. After all

6.A. victory                       B. decision                  C. moment                    D. conclusion

7.A. embarrassed             B. annoyed                 C. moved                      D. thrilled

8.A. relaxed                     B. defeated                   C. puzzled                     D. inspired

9. A. realized                      B. lost                         C. noticed                     D. remembered

10. A. special                       B. evident                     C. common                   D. different

11.A. motto                        B. plan                         C. goal                          D. direction

12.A. worried                      B. hit                            C. reached                     D. hurt

13. A. attraction                   B. devotion                   C. inspiration                 D. expectation

14.A. hoped                       B. promised                  C. decided                     D. suggested

15. A. slightly                       B. hardly                     C. clearly                       D. properly

16.A. excitement               B. accomplishment       C. movement                 D. judgment

17.A. introduce                   B. relate                        C. present                      D. compare

18.A. important                   B. natural                      C. strange                      D. ridiculous

19.A. weaken                      B. wound                        C. amuse                      D. cheer

20.A. reserve                      B. deliver                       C. achieve                    D. abandon

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China news, Beijing, July 29 --- 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 market, the International Finance News reported.

Although the average price of residential houses in the United States, after converted 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. 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.

1. What is the average housing price per square meter in China?

A. 8000 yuan.               B. 10000 yuan.          C. 7000 yuan.              D. Not mentioned.

2.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 population who need houses in China is larger than in the United States.

D. The houses in US are not sold in terms of building area, as most Chinese property developers do when they sell their houses.

3.How many measures are mentioned in the last paragraph in order to reduce the high housing prices?

A. One.                   B. Two.                  C. Three.                 D. Four.

4.What is the main idea of this passage?

A. The housing price in China is so high that the government should do something useful to prevent it.

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. Chinese government issued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public.

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Negative （消极的）self talk and negative energy can affect you in many ways and cause you additional stress. Because of this，developing more Positive self talk is an important way to reduce stress in your life. You can help yourself keep a positive frame of mind 一which will help with positive self talk一by surrounding yourself with positive energy in your life. You can get that by adding some elements to your life.

Listening to music that not only has a soothing melody，but an uplifting(令人振奋的) message，can be great for developing positive self talk. Have you ever had a song “stuck in your head” for a few hours or days，the lyrics(歌词) repeating themselves in your mind?’’ If those lyrics were positive and inspirational，that would be a good thing. It’s a much better mental soundtrack to have than a running stream of complaints，criticisms of self-limiting thoughts，or even songs that had more depressing or sad lyrics.

Books on strength, personal power, enlightenment, or self help can be good resources to help you change your outlook and the things you say to yourself. Rather than bringing habitual self-defeating thoughts，you can find yourself thinking of new can-do concepts when times get tough.

One of the most important ways you can get and keep positive energy in your life is with the company you keep. Do your friends uplift you，or bring you down? Are they critical，or complementary? Ideal friendships provide support when you’re down, fun when you’re up，wisdom when you’re lost，and positive regard. Good friends can inspire you to reach greater heights，and see your strengths even when you don’t always. Pay attention to how your friends make you feel，and if they’re less than supportive，start putting your energy and time toward people who are better suited to be your friend.

In addition，positive affirmations （肯定） can certainly change your self talk from negative to positive. Now，why not begin working positive affirmations into your life in some creative ways?

1. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. Reducing stress by surrounding yourself with positive energy.

B. Adding some elements to your life.

C. Getting positive energy from the company you keep.

D. Changing your self talk with positive affirmation.

2.How many ways does the author suggest to keep a positive frame of mind?

A. 3.          B. 4.         C. 5.          D. 6.

3.According to the passage，your best company should be those who __________.

A. uplift you or bring you down                     B. provide fun when you’re down

C. encourage you to do things even better      D. are less than supportive

4. What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph?

A. How negative self talk influences a person.

B. How positive self talk reduces stress in one’s life.

C. Some great ways of making great friends.

D. Some creative ways of practicing affirmation.

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When you are far away from home for the first time and have a lot to adjust to，you can't do it alone. However independent you are，it is good to have a roommate during your first year.

Living with someone helps ease your loneliness. Sure it may seem appealing to be able to play your music and turn up your TV as loud as you want, but coming home to an empty room every day can be depressing. If you have a bad day, you may want to talk to someone.

Friends are great sources of venting (宣泄), but friends can't always be there. Even worse, they may be self­centered and show no interest in your problem. It's not that roommates aren't like this, but even just small talk can help you feel better.

Having a roommate teaches you how to get along with people and settle conflict. You two should set up rules immediately and discuss what to do when there is conflict. If you two don't like each other，you still study，relax，and sleep in the same room. You must find a way to get along.

Finally，having a roommate exposes (使接触) you to different ways of living. Your roommate may come from a different city，and have different living habits. He or she also has different interests and personalities. You don't have to end up liking the same things your roommate does，but try to learn something different. You will be surrounded by many different people in college and have the chance to try things you never have before. Why not start learning from your roommate？

Having a roommate gives you the skills and personal background you will need to utilize (利用) when you are out on your own. Make the most of living with a stranger and besides，there will be plenty of opportunities for you to have your own room later in your college years.

1.Who are probably the intended readers of the passage？

A. University teachers.

B. Students who are not independent.

C. Students in the first year of college.

D. Students who will graduate from college soon.

2.From the passage，we can learn that 　　　.

A. roommates will become good friends in the end

B. there may be disagreements between roommates

C. students can choose those they like as their roommates

D. those with similar interests can become roommates

3. How is the passage organized？

4.The purpose of the passage is to　　　.

A. tell the importance of friends

B. compare friends with roommates

C. encourage students to find a roommate

D. state the different ways of living

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Sightseeing Tours in Germany

Germany has a variety of cities each with its own characteristics, from the busy city of Berlin, to the ancient city of Cologne, to the Bavarian capital of Munich. Thankfully, these major German cities offer sightseeing tours that offer the opportunity to better explore the surrounding regions and the country’s most historic sites.

Berlin on Bike

Berlin on Bike takes visitors through the German capital via five bicycle tours, all with guides. Regular tours include the Wall Tour and Berlin’s Best, with stops at some of the city’s most famous landmarks, such as the Reichstag explores what life was like in East Berlin under Communist Rule. The cost of the tour includes the bike and helmet rental, and tourists may choose to continue renting their bikes once the tour has ended.

Berlinonbike.de/English/index.php

Munich City Sightseeing Tour

The Munich City Sightseeing Tour transports travelers throughout the city via an open-air, double-decker bus. Passengers can hop on and off at various stops throughout the day. This tour includes stops at such sites as the Munich central train station, the 1972 Olympic Stadium Park, Munich’s opera house and Karlsplatz, the gate to the historic city. The bus features a narrated tour guide and offers an English-language option.

Raileurope.com/activities/munich-city-sightseeing-tour/index.html

Nice City Tours- Cologne

Nice City Tours offers three tours of Cologne, available to private or business groups in a variety of languages. The old Town Tour runs for two hours and includes a guided tour of the Cologne Cathedral and some of the city’s old squares. The Brewery Pub Tour explores some of the city’s most beloved breweries and pubs, and details the history behind Kolsch, Cologne’s resident beer. Finally, the Old Town and Rhine Tour begins by visiting some of old town’s most historic sites and ends with a ride down the Rhine River.

Nicecitytours.con/tours.htm

1.The similarity of the three tours lies in that they all include_____.

A. bus tours       B. English service   C. three routes      D. guide’s service

2.If you take a great interest in beer, which tour might be suitable for you?

A. The Wall Tour               B. The Brewery Pub Tour

C. The Old Town Tour            D. The Munich City Sightseeing Tour

3.Where can you probably see this passage?

A. In a textbook.                    B. On a website.

C. In an encyclopedia.               D. In a journal.

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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。

People know the dangers of fires. It's good for a family to learn how to prepare for a fire. Here are some suggestions:

Put a smoke alarm in the house. Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off. 1.________

The sound tells everyone to leave the house at once.

Make escape plans. You should know all the ways out of the house. If there is fire, everyone follows the plan to get out. Part of the plan is to check all the windows to make sure they can be opened easily.

Buy fire extinguishers (灭火器) in the house. 2. ________

Practise for a fire at home now and then because it can teach children about fire safety. Everyone in the family should know the following fire rules:

★3.________The fire can grow more quickly if you open the door.

★Stay close to the floor! 4.________The best air is near the floor because smoke rises.

★What will you do if your hair or clothes start to burn? First, stop! 5. ________The fire burns faster because of more air. Drop! Fall to the floor. Then roll! Turning over and over will make the fire go out. Put a blanket around you to keep air away from the fire that may still be on you.

There are many possible causes for fires. A wise family is ready all the time. If there is a fire, don’t forget to call 119 for help.

A．Don't run!

B．Everyone in the family should know how to use them.

C．Everyone should follow your plan.

D．Smoke can be more dangerous than fire.

E．The alarm makes a loud sound.

F．Open the windows!

G．Don't open a hot door!

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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。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符合(^)，在该词下面写出该加的词。

修改：在错的词下划—横线，在该词下面写出改正后的词。

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。

第四部分：

第一节：

Last Saturday the students of our class made a bike trip of a

small town .We set off earlier in the morning.

After getting to the town, we had visited some places of interest. At noon,

we had picnic near the town. Everybody was attracted by the beautifully scenery

and we took a lot of picture there. In the afternoon, some of us went fishing,

some rowed boats on the water, but others flew kites.

We both had a wonderful time! It was a pleasant trip for us,

during which the boys were offered the girls a lot of help.

We have learned to help, understand and sharing with others.

In a word, we have got quite a lot from it.

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假如你是李华，最近你校在为一批来自英国的学生征寻住宿家庭，你有意申请。请用英语给校长写信，说明你申请的理由。

1.介绍家庭情况；

2.介绍自己的个人情况；

3.介绍自己的接待经验。

注意：

1.词数120左右；

2.可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯；

3.住宿家庭  host family

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