英语试题

I、听力（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间往返答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the woman?

A. A reporter. B. A student. C. A writer.

2. How does the man work now?

A. He works three nights every two weeks.

B. He has twice as much work as he used to have.

C. He has two free days for every three working days.

3. What does the woman mean?

A. Drunk drivers should answer for all the deaths.

B. Those who are killed are mostly drunk drivers.

C. Drunk driving should be paid attention to.

4. What do we know about the woman?

A. She lost her keys. B. She lost her way. C. She lost her car.

5. What caused the bus to crash into the truck?

A. The truck going too fast.

B. A boy crossing the street.

C. The driver driving carelessly.

第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6~7题。

6. What does the man want to do this summer?

A. Stay at home. B. Go on a vacation. C. Earn some money.

7. What did the Smiths do when they went on vacation?

A. They left their pets to neighbours.

B. They hired someone to stay in their home.

C. They asked a gardener to take care of their house.

听第7段材料，回答第8~10题。

8. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?

A. Neighbours. B. Old friends. C. Salesperson and customer.

9. How is the woman's first impression of Manchester?

A. Bad. B. Good. C. Just so-so.

10. What is the man's attitude towards the woman?

A. He is friendly to her. B. He is very cold to her. C. He is indifferent to her.

听第8段材料，回答第11~13题。

11. Where is the movie theater?

A. By the river. B. On First Street. C. Next to the church.

12. Where is the restaurant located?

A. On Pine Street. B. Before the river. C. On Second Street.

13. What time does the restaurant close on Sundays?

A. At 10:30 p.m. B. At 11:30 p.m. C. At 12:00 p.m.

听第9段材料，回答第14~17题。

14. Where does this conversation most probably take place?

A. In a school. B. In a photo studio. C. At a photo exhibition.

15. What are the two speakers mostly discussing?

A. Outdoor photography. B. Photography equipment. C. Photography experience.

16. Why does the woman come to see the man?

A. To look for a job. B. To borrow equipment. C. To ask for some advice.

17. What surprising information does the man tell the woman?

A. She needs more photography equipment.

B. She shouldn't go to Alaska in the summer.

C. She should take extra photography classes.

听第10段材料，回答第18~20题。

18. Whom is the speaker most probably talking to?

A. Landscape painters. B. Museum visitors. C. Art history students.

19. What did the landscape artists want to do?

A. Inspire a sense of respect for the land.

B. Prove they were painting the land correctly.

C. Make people believe the land was a peaceful place.

20. What did the artists have in common?

A. They all had homes by the Hudson River.

B. They all liked to show the wildness of the land.

C. They all wanted to show the beauty of the land.

II、单项填空

21. I wonder what it feels like to be one of really rich. The Browns already have two Rolls Royce and now they are buying third.

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

22. He took pity on the people in the flooded-areas and his clothes and quilts to them.

A. gave away B. gave off C. sent out D. threw away

23. The problem camp up at the meeting we had not got enough money to do the research.www.ks5u.com

A. whether B. if C. that D. what

24. Only in this way to make improvement in the operating system.

A. you can hope B. you did hope C. can you hope D. did you hope

25. Most of us have already known the problems at the meeting which will be held tomorrow afternoon.

A. to discus B. being discussed C. discussed D. to be discussed

26. Leaves are found on all kinds of trees, but they differ greatly size and shape.

A. on B. from C. by D. in

27. –Did Peter fix the computer himself?

--He , because he doesn’t know much about computers.

A. has it fixed B. had fixed it C. had it fixed D. fixed it

28. –Is somebody taking care of you?

-- .

A. No. I’ve been waiting here for long.

B. Your service is not good. Where’s your manager?

C. No. I’d like a long-sleeved shirt in yellow, medium.

D. Where have you been?

29. Schwarzenegger will leave for Hong Kong today, the former “Terminator” will be joined Jackie Chan for a public advertisement.

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

30.—There must be a dozen pens in this house, but I can never find one when I need one.

--Keep looking. is sure to turn up.

A. One B. It C. That D. This

31. several times, but he still doesn’t know how to do it properly.

A. Being shown B. Having shown

C. Having been shown D. I’ve shown him

32.Why did you just sit and watch? You me.

A. might help B. could have helped C. should help D. must have helped

33. I’ve visited a lot of different places and stayed in lots of different hotels, but none of them this one.

A. makes B. beats C. compares D. matches

34.We carved their names on the stone so that the younger generation should know what their forefathers for the nation.

A. did B. had done C. were doing D. have done

35. I’ll stay at home all day there is news of admission to the college.

A. in case B. for fear that C. in case of D. so that

III、完形填空

I had an interesting experience playing ping-pong last year. I was playing against a 36 opponent(对手). The last score was 20 to 17 in her 37 . I won the next three points which made the score 20 to 20. I 38 my paddle on the table and thanked my opponent and began to walk away. She called me 39 and said we had to continue until one of us 40 .

"Look," I said, " if we 41 , one of two events will take place. Either you or I will win. If you win, I will begin to 42 my skill. If I win, you will be unhappy. Isn't it better to know that we both played 43 , that we enjoyed the competition, and that we played to an even (相等) score. This was a 44 ending for my opponent and for the persons watching this contest. It made 45 to me to leave with a tie (不分胜败) game, an impasse (僵局): no winner, no 46 !

So, my friends, here is the problem 47 me. Our present technology makes it possible for nations to 48 other nations with time for retaliatory (报复) strikes, in such a nuclear time there 49 be no winners, only losers. Under these conditions, the only choice to 50 global destruction is global impasse. This would be a 51 "tie game” where no nation wins and no nation loses. An impasse reached through compromise (妥协). This is because compromise becomes the only means of 52 . We cannot destroy this beautiful planet by holding on to 53 understanding of victory. The 54 victory is in achieving a desirable impasse. No one wins, 55 no one loses either.

36. A. tiring B. poor C. fine D. brave

37. A. favor B. side C. like D. place

38. A. threw B. placed C. stuck D. dropped

39. A. up B. over C. on D. back

40. A. lost B. won C. gave up D.tired out

41. A. perform B. stop C. continue D. leave

42. A. doubt B. hate C. practise D. desert

43. A. hard B. fair C. poorly D. well

44. A. close B. surprising C. satisfying D. reasonable

45. A. progress B. room C. sense D. time

46. A. loser B. fighter C. success D. player

47. A. encouraging B. frightening C. shocking D. troubling

48. A. destroy B. attack C. seize D. rule

49. A. shouldn’t B. should C. can D. can’t

50. A. escape B. flee C. accept D. avoid

51. A, different B. small C. huge D. familiar

52. A. surviving B. living C. staying D. pleasing

53. A. an old B. an unusual C. the same D. a complete

54. A. great B. only C. same D. equal

55. A. while B. but C. as D. since

IV、阅读理解

A

My son and I were trying to sell the house we had repaired，but in the barn(谷仓) there were bats and they would not leave. The barn was their home. They hung there in the barn and seemed determined to stay for the season. “Don’ t worry about it, Dad,” Patrick said, “they keep down the mosquitoes.”

Unfortunately they also kept the buyers away. When we asked a person to sell the house for us, he refused to see it because of the bats. “Bats are popular,” Patrick comforted me, “they’re ecological(生态学的).” “Isn’t there a machine you can buy that has high frequency sounds to keep bats away?” I asked. “I don’t know,” said Patrick, “But I like bats and whoever buys this house will probably like them too.” “How many bats are there, anyway?” “I counted about 90 last night,” said Patrick, “They were dropping out from under the edge of the roof.” “You mean there are more—outside?” “They’re everywhere, Dad. But look at it this way. When the cold weather comes, they’ll be off to Mexico. Maybe in the spring we can keep them out.” he said for the hundredth time. “It’s not a problem. YC”

The bat expert I called was even more active than Patrick. “I think you’ve got a large number there,” he said in wonder, “I’ve been trying to attract bats to our house for 25 years. A single bat eats up his weight in mosquitoes and black flies three times every night. You’ve very lucky man.” I offered to share my luck with him. He could take them away. “bats have a remarkable homing instinct(本能),” he said, “They’d fly straight back even if I transported them 100 miles. Once they have settled, you can’t stop them from coming back.” I was silent.

Finally we managed to rent the house to a young family, who were also interested in buying it. “What about the bats?” I said to Patrick.

“Oh, they love the bats,” he said. “No mosquitoes. No black flies. It’s one of the things that attracted them.” “Do you think they will really buy the house? I asked. “Probably.” “Probably? Well, if they do, I suppose I’ll have to admit that I was wrong.” “You mean you’re going to eat your words? Patrick laughed and asked. “Yes, I am.”

56. What was the problem the author had with his house?

A. Bats were living in the barn and wouldn’t go away.

B. The author and his son couldn’t sleep well because of the bats.

C. The author and his son might be able to stay for the season.

D. The house was still badly in need of repair.

57.What solution did the father and son discuss to stop the bats living in the barn?

A. Buy a high frequency sounds machine. B. Move them one hundred miles away.

C. Reduce the number of mosquitoes. D. Close the barn in the spring.

58.Why did the author fall silent when he talked with the bat specialist?

A. He felt sure about the situation.

B. He found out that it would be impossible to remove the bats.

C. He learned that he would be able to share his luck with the expert.

D. He liked the advice given by the expert.

59.What happened to the house in the end?

A. Some people agreed to rent and probably buy the house.

B. The author failed to find anybody who wanted to live in the house.

C. The bat expert made the decision to buy the house.

D. The bats left the house for Mexico in the spring.

60.Why did the author think he might have to “eat his words”?

A. He felt sorry for the bats.

B. He might be mistaken about being unable to sell the house.

C. He realized he might be wrong about the bats’ actions.

D. He was happy about selling the house.

B

For hundreds of years humans have dreamed of finding life on distant planets. Now the hope of discovering real evidence of life has greatly increased.

NASA’S Mars detector(探测器), Opportunity, succeeded in finding signs that water once existed on the planet. Scientists now believe that the planet could once have supported life.

This discovery was chosen by Science, one of the world’s leading magazines, as the most important scientific achievement of 2004 last Friday.

“This little, wheeled, one-armed box went around another planet and has done something no human has ever managed,” according to Science. “It has discovered another place in the universe where life could once have existed.

“Although we still can’t say that life could have existed in this environment, it is now certain that there was water on Mars,” said Steve Squyres, one of the scientists working on the Mars mission. The evidence comes from pictures and chemical readings taken by Opportunity. It includes marks on rocks like those caused by following water on Earth and salty chemicals like those found in dried-out sea-beds. Scientists said the new evidence proved beyond doubt that water has existed on Mars. But it is still unknown whether the water was like an ocean or just ice.

While Opportunity has not found any signs of life, the presence of water means life is possible. “In everything we know about life on Earth, there is no example without liquid water,” Squyres said. “So water is important for the search for life on Mars.”

Researchers agree that a future mission(任务) should bring back physical samples (样品). But some scientists worry about the risk that this could introduce dangerous foreign creatures to Earth. “The problem here is how to get the samples back.” Squyres replied. “I think it is our responsibility to limit any risk.”

61. What proved that water existed on Mars?

A. The physical samples with salty chemicals.

B. Scientific achievements of 2004.

C. The marks on rocks and salty chemicals.

D. Creatures from Mars.

62. Which of the following is true according to the text?

A. It is now certain that there was water on Mars.

B. The water on Mars was like an ocean.

C. Evidence of life on Mars has been found.

D. Search for life on Mars is a great risk to humans.

63.How did scientists draw the conclusion that there was water on Mars?

A. The world’s leading magazine has announced the fact.

B. Scientists have taken many pictures and chemical readings on the Mars.

C. Astronauts have got some rocks from Mars.

D. Scientists have made a study of the pictures and readings sent back by Mars detector.

64.It can be inferred that, if the creatures from Mars came to earth, .

A. they would be kind to humans

B. they would be cruel to humans

C. they would be a great danger to Earth

D. it would be hard to say whether it would be good news or bad news

C

Birmingham----The wedding took place in a Birmingham hotel. The bride and her father arrived in a new black American sports car. Her father looked nervous and uncomfortable in front of the cameras. The bride wore a silk wedding dress. She smiled nervously at the waiting photographers and went to a room on the first floor where she met her future husband for the very first time.

Carla Germaine and Greg Cordell were the winners of a radio station's competition. The aim of the competition was to find two strangers prepared to marry without having met each other. Miss Germaine，23, is a model. Mr. Cordell, 27, is a TV salesman. They were among the two hundred people who entered for a peculiar "experiment" organized by BMRB radio in Birmingham, England. Greg and Carla were among eight finalists who were interviewed live on radio. They took a lie detector(测谎仪) test and the station also spoke to their friends and family about their personalities. The competition judges included an astrologer(占星家) who declared that they were suited.

The couple celebrated their wedding with a wedding breakfast and a party for 100 guests in the evening, but not everyone shared their joy. Miss Germaine's mother looked anxious throughout the wedding and Mr. Cordell's parents are reported to be less than delighted.

Organizations, including the marriage guidance service Relate, have criticized the marriage. As one person put it, "We have enough problems getting young people to take marriage seriously without this. Marriage should always be about love."

The couple are now on a Caribbean honeymoon followed by journalists. Their other prizes include a year's free use of a wonderful apartment in the centre of Birmingham, and a car. But will it last?

65. How did the couple's parents react to the wedding?

A. The bride's mother shared their joy.

B. The bride's father felt uncomfortable about the wedding.

C. The bridegroom's parents were quite delighted.

D. The bridegroom's parents were not that joyful.

66. Some experts believe that _________.

A. marriage without the couple's meeting each other first ends up in divorce

B. young people nowadays are too careless about marriage

C. taking a lie detector test can not solve all the marriage problems

D. most young people take marriage seriously except this couple

67. This article is particularly written for _________.

A. advertisement B. news report

C. book review D. magazine

68．Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A. Two Strangers and a Wedding B. A Wedding Based on Love

C. A Short-Lived Marriage D. A well-Marriage Couple

D

"Humans should not try to avoid stress any more just as they would not shun food, love or exercise," said Dr. Hans Selye, the first physician to record the effects of stress on the body. While here's one question that continuous stress is harmful, several studies suggest that challenging unexpected and difficult situations can be good for you.

In a 2001 study of 158 hospital nurses, those who faced considerable work demands but dealt with the challenge were more likely to say they were in good health. In a study at the Academic Center, researchers put volunteers through a stressful experience: a timed task that required memorizing a list followed by a short test. Those who did well on the memory test had an increase in levels of immunoglobulin A, which is the body's first line of defense against germs(细菌).

Stress makes the body produce certain stress hormones. In short bursts these hormones have a positive effect including improved memory function. "They can help nerve cells deal with information and put it into storage," says Dr. Bruce McEwen of Rockefeller University in New York. But in the long run these hormones can have a harmful effect on the body and brain.

"Continued stress is not good for you," says Dr. Bruce," it's the short burst of stress that could be protective."

69. The passage is mainly about .

A. how to avoid stress

B. how to deal with stress effectively

C. the benefits of manageable stress

D. the effect of stress hormones on memory

70. The underlined word "shun" (Para. 1 ) most probably means .

A. cut down on B. stay away from C. run out of D. put up with

71. We can conclude from the study of the 158 nurses in 2001 that .

A. people who can' t get their job done experience more stress

B. doing challenging work may be good for one's health

C. stress will weaken the body' s defense against germs

D. people under stress tend to have a poor memory

72. Dr. Bruce believes that .

A. a person's memory is determined by the level of hormones in his body

B. a person's memory improves with continued experience of stress

C. stress hormones have lasting positive effects on the brain

D. short bursts of stress hormones increase memory function

E

What's on stage

An acrobatic (杂技) show: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe (剧团) will present "The Soul of China", where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills(寒意) will run down your spine (脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.

Time: 7: 30 p. m., September 13-19

Place: Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District

Exhibitions

Joint(联合的)Show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.

Time :9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. until September 10

Place: Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District

Oil paintings:The Wanfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are, more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wondrous variety of life in unique(独特的)styles.

Time :9:00 a. m. - 4:00 p. m. until September 15

Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District

Literature museum: The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution (发展) of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.

Time: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., daily

Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (Shaoyaoju area)

Concert

Beijing rocks: "The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock" is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.

Time: September 11-14

Place:The Olympic Center

73. What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?

A. When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold.

B. Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists.

C. Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.

D. Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.

74. The most characteristic thing about the Fashion Night of Chinese Rock is that______.

A. it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China

B. it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes

C. it will let the audience choose the music

D. it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians

75. Suppose it is September 14th today, how many activities can people choose to attend?

A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.

2008年11月高2009级第五期期中英语试题答题卷

命题人：刘婷

V、短文改错
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判定：如无错误，在该行右边横线上画一个勾(√)；如有错误(每行只有一个错误)，则按下列情况改正：
该行多一个词：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。

该行缺一个词：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。

该行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。

注重：原行没有错的不要改。

At a party, it is quite normal of someone to have 76.

a short conversation with you and then, go on to talking 77.

to other people! Don't think they dislike you or they 78.

are impolite. It has the custom at many parties 79.

in Britain, particularly there people are standing up rather 80.

than sitting down. Here are two ways of finishing conversation 81.

at a party." Excuse me. I think I'll go and get another drinking. 82.

See you later, perhaps?" "Oh. Excuse me. I've just seen 83.

Mary Jennings over here. I've got to discuss a meeting we 84.

are been having on Thursday. Would you excuse me for a moment?"85.

VI、书面表达（25分）

成都市将举办主题为“Protecting Mother Earth”的中学生英语作文竞赛。你预备根据下列四幅图画写一篇“Story of a Tree”的英语小故事参赛。注重：1、词数100左右；

2、开头已为你写好。

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Story of a Tree

Once there was a family living in a cabin( 小木屋)under a huge tree…

2008年11月高2009级第五期期中英语试题

参考答案

I、听力

1-5 ACCAC 6-10 CBABA 11-15 CBCBA 16-20 CABAC

II、单项填空

21-25 AACCD 26-30 DCCDA 31-35 DBDBA

III、完形填空

36-40 CABDB 41-45 CADBC 46-50 ADACD 51-55 CAABB

IV、阅读理解

56-60 AABAB 61-65 CADDD 66-70 BBACB 71-75 BDCCC

V、短文改错

76.of→for 77.talking→talk 78.or后加that

79.has→is 80.there→where 81.finishing后加a

82.drinking→drink 83. √ 84here→there

85.been删去

VI、书面表达

范文：

Once there was a family living in a cabin under a huge tree. Its strong branches and thick leaves kept the family safe from the wind and rain. Some time later, they cut down the tree with an ax, as they were building another cabin. They needed the wood for its walls and the branches and leaves for its roof. But before the completion of the new cabin, there came a storm. And strong winds blew away the roofs of both the old and new cabins, because the tree was no longer there to protect the place from the wind.

From the story, we know we should protect our mother earth.