湖北省武汉外国语学校2015-2016学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版无答案.doc

1、tvtvtv武汉外国语学校20152016学年度下学期期中考试高二英语试题考试时间：2016年4月27日下午2:004:00 满分：150分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where did the woman go?A. The office. B. The

2、 doctors. C. The railway station. 2. What does the man suggest doing?A. Repairing the car. B. Going to the gas station. C. Getting a ride with somebody. 3. What does the man mean?A. Baseball is the most boring sport. B. Baseball is more interesting than any other sport. C. Baseball is his favorite s

3、port. 4. What does the man do?A. A waiter. B. A teacher. C. A salesman. 5. Who has the stapler?A. The woman. B. The man. C. Somebody else. 第二节听下面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。听下段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. How long has the ma

4、n been in China?A. One week. B. Two months. C. Two years. 7. When will the speakers have dinner together?A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. Who will come to the airport to meet the woman?A. The Managing Director. B. Her doctor. C. The secretary. 9. What is the most pr

5、obable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends. B. Boss and secretary. C. Husband and wife. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. What topic do the speakers discuss?A. Learning a foreign language. B. The learning material. C. The pronunciation. 11. What does the woman think of the Spanish course?A. Easy. B

6、. Difficult. C. Undemanding.12. What advice does the man give to the woman?A. To catch the speakers every word. B. To find out the key words. C. To ask for repetition. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. Why does the woman come to see the man?A. To return a book. B. To invite the man for dinner. C. To ask for

7、 help. 14. How is the book according to the woman?A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Just so-so. 15. Where does the conversation take place probably?A. In the library. B. At the door. C. In the shop. 16. What will the woman do next?A. Talk with the man. B. Give the man a lift. C. Buy some food. 听下面一段独白，回

8、答第17至第20四个小题。17. What did Susan Sontag write in her books?A. Poetry. B. Essays. C. Dramas. 18. How many languages have Susan Sontags works been translated into?A. 17. B. 20. C. 32. 19. Why was Susan Sontag different from other social critics?A. She has never appeared on TV. B. She appeared in films.

9、 C. She wrote many love stories. 20. What do we know about Susan Sontag?A. She was considered one of the most influential liberal thinkers in US during the 20th century. B. She was a common social intellectual. C. She set up 15,000 libraries. 第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文 ，从每题所给

10、的四个选项 （A 、B 、C 和 D ）中 ，选出最佳选项， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFor me, the greatest story of rags to riches is that of Andrew Carnegie, who started life in poverty but became one of the richest men in the world. Carnegie was born in Scotland in 1835, the son of a weaver. In 1848, the family moved to the United States

11、and at 13 Carnegie began to work in a cotton mill, earning 1.5 per week. About three years later, he found a better job as a telegraph messenger boy. At work, his superiors were impressed by his abilities and willingness to work hard. In 1853, he gained an office job at the Pennsylvania Railroad Com

12、pany. This was his first big break. He continued to impress and rose rapidly through the company, gaining more and more responsibility . At the same time, Carnegie loved reading very much and made use of every opportunity to visit the library. He read widely on all subjects, particularly literature.

13、 Carnegie now began to save a little money and, with the help of his employer, began to make some successful investments. He invested in the iron industry and eventually set up in business himself, owing several iron and steel plants. This was where he made his fortune. By the 1890s, the Carnegie St

14、eel Company was the biggest and most profitable business in the world. Carnegie had always believed that the pursuit of wealth would never end in itself. In his view, successful, wealthy people should redistribute their wealth for the benefit of everyone in society. True to his word, in 1901, at the

15、 age of 66, he retired from business and devoted the rest of his life to charity work. Carnegies lack of formal education and his poor family background clearly didnt put barriers in the way of success. His rapid rise from poverty to wealthy was due to his willingness to work hard, his intelligence

16、and good business sense, and his talents for making things happen. He died in 1919 at the age of 83.21. What does “gaining more and more responsibility” in the second paragraph most probably mean?A. Becoming more and more intelligent.B. Having a better sense of confidence.C. Reading more and more bo

17、oks.D. Being promoted to higher ranks.22. When did Carnegie get his first big success in his life? A. When he took a job as a telegraph messenger boy. B. When he worked at the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. C. When he made investments in the iron industry. D. When he founded the Carnegie Steel Compa

18、ny.23. What can be learnt from the text? A. Carnegies employers had a high opinion of him. B. Carnegie made the investments independently after saving enough money.C. Carnegie believed that we should try to earn as much money as possible. D. Carnegie could have been more successful if he had been fo

19、rmally educated.24. Which of the following will be the suitable title for the text? A. From Rags to Riches: The Story of Andrew Carnegie B. Andrew Carnegie: A Wealthy Man C. SteelIron: The Most Profitable Business D. Intelligence and Good Business Sense: Two Factors in Becoming WealthyB We always ca

20、n see firefighters holding a hose(水管）outside of a burning building, but the Golden Eagles Hotshots dont fight fires quite that way. When they go into action, you may not even see a fire truck. The Hotshots are firefighters who battle fires in wilderness areas. But dont think youll only find them in

21、their home state California. Wherever there is a national wildfire emergency, the Golden Eagles Hotshots could be there. But these firefighters dont work the same way as firefighters in a big city. They work in areas where there are large numbers of trees, bushes, and grass. They climb up and down s

22、teep hills to clear brush and burnable debris(残骸). They sometimes use water, but they often fight fire with fire! They do that by lighting what are called “backfires,” which are small, controlled fires that burn up fuel in the path of larger wildfires. That way, when the wildfire gets there, it has

23、nothing to burn and nowhere to go, because all the burnable fuel has already gone up in smoke. The Hotshots also clear away fuel using old fashioned hard work. For example, they use a saw to cut away trees and heavy brush that could catch fire. Of course there are times when the Golden Eagles Hotsho

24、ts do have trucks to supply water to the fires. But the water is limited, and these guys have to rely on hard work more than anything. Physical fitness is very important. They have to be in great physical shapes to handle steep hills and difficult terrain(地形）while carrying a 60-pound pack. The Golde

25、n Eagles Hotshots definitely work hard for their pay. But thanks to their efforts, many lives have been saved, many houses have not been burned, and countless trees are still standing.25. What can we learn about the Golden Eagles Hotshots? A. They are firefighters working in big cities. B. Their wor

26、k requires physical strength. C. They are voluntary firefighters working for free. D. They usually hold a hose to put out the fires.26. The firefighters mentioned in the passage . A. Do most of their work in California B. Avoid climbing steep hills in their work C. Do their work equipped with only a

27、dvanced tools D. Carry out their work mostly in forests and mountains27. According to the passage, why do the firefighters light “backfires”? A. To signal for help. B. To remove obstacles. C. To protect trees and bushes. D. To prevent the fire from spreading.28. What is the authors attitude towards

28、the Golden Eagles Hotshots? A. Doubtful. B. Sympathetic. C. Critical. D. Appreciative. C New Zealand fishermen caught what may prove to be a world-record-breaking colossal squid. In the cold, dark waters of the Antarctic hides a creature with eight arms, two super long tentacles(触须）and eyes as big a

29、s dinner plates. Sound like something out of a science fiction movie? Think again. On February 21, New Zealand fishermen landed a colossal squid at the length of a school bus. They had been fishing with long lines for Chilean sea bass in the waters off the coast of New Zealand when they caught the r

30、are squid. With two hours of hard work, the crew skillfully pulled the creature into a net and dragged it aboard their ship. Scientists evaluate that the animal weighs about a half ton and is about 40 feet long. That would make this colossal squid the biggest on record. First identified in 1925 afte

31、r two tentacles were found in a whales stomach, the colossal squid has long been a mystery. The animals are not easy to observe because they can go down to ocean depths of 6,500 feet. What scientists do know from studying the bodies of a half dozen colossal squids is that they are fierce hunters. Th

32、e recently captured colossal squid has been frozen to keep it for scientific study. It will be transported to New Zealands national museum, Te Papa, in the capital city of Wellington. Experts believe it to be the first adult male ever caught undamaged. Scientists hope to learn more about the colossa

33、l squids diet, behavior and reproductive patterns. “Scientists will be very interested in this amazing creature,” said New Zealand Fisheries Minister Jim Anderson. “It adds immeasurably to our understanding of the marine environment.”29. Why is it usually difficult for experts to observe the squid?

34、A. Because it moves too fast. B. Because it is too large. C. Because it can go down to deep ocean.D. Because it is dangerous.30. What can be inferred from the passage? A. The fishermen had some difficulty catching the large squid.B. The squid is from a science fiction story. C. Scientists know much

35、about the colossal squid. D. The fishermen often meet colossal squids.31. What have people decided to do with the huge squid? A. To make it into food. B. To set a world record. C. To do research on it. D. To display it for visitors.32. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Scientific rese

36、arch on squidB. The biggest squid ever found C. The lifestyle of the colossal squid D. How the fishermen caught the squidD The hotel habits of business travelers have been studied for the third year by the worldwide hotel chain Novotel, which has several hotels in China. The survey of Novotel hotels

37、 throws up some interesting facts about behavior of businessmen and businesswomen when they are away from home. Women pilfer souvenirs from their hotel rooms as men raid the bars in the refrigerators in their rooms, the hotel study found. It discovered that women are more likely to take a souvenir f

38、rom their hotel room than men, and a man, more often than a woman, will have the biggest mini-bar bill for drinks used in their rooms. Men leave cleaner hotel roomsmen were voted tidied travelers than women by staff and management at the international chain of hotelsbut they make noisier guests, usu

39、ally caused by watching the televisions with the sound turned up loudly. Its almost always the male guest who is caught naked outside his room, often through mistaking the door to the corridor for the one to the bathroom. Continuing the light-fingered trend, women are likely to get more out of contr

40、ol at weddings and take home the floral centerpieces from table decorations as souvenirs for their own homes. It found the most popular time for dinner was 7 p.m7:30 p.m.,although men were likely to dine in the restaurant while women preferred room service. A Caesar salad was the most popular choice

41、 of all women diners surveyed, while men preferred to choose a steak if eating in their room. But in two matters, both sexes were on an equal footing: men and women were equally forthright when it came to asking for an upgrade to a better room, and it is almost standard business practice these days

42、for both men and women on business trips to be carrying a laptop computer with them.33. Men are more likely to than women. A. spend more on drink consumption in hotel rooms B. make hotel rooms dirty C. require a move to a better roomD. dine in hotel rooms34. Women are more likely to than men. A. eat

43、 the things in the refrigerators in hotel rooms B. keep hotel rooms tidy C. take home some decorative things from hotel rooms as souvenirs D. dine in hotel restaurants35. Men and women are similar in . A. asking for room services B. dining in the restaurant C. bringing a laptop computerD. choosing t

44、he food for dinner第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 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。 Four Habits to Help You Succeed We all want to succeed, whether its in losing weight or learning the guitar. For those who have tried and failed, success seems difficult to understand. Why does one person succeed while

45、 another person fails? _36_ 1. Identify your core values. Finding your core values is in line with creating inner motivation. _37_ Pick a handful of things and actually write them down. Remind yourself of your values every day, and reflect on whether you are honoring those values through your work.

46、2. Pick a goal and focus on it. Choose one goal to start something large enough that will give you a sense of accomplishment, while adjusting well to your core values. Focus is key here. _38_ If you perform many tasks at a time, you might never complete your projects because they will take far too l

47、ong. 3. Set a deadline for success. Set a date for success. Identify when you hope to achieve your goal. _39_ By setting a time limit, you are making the process more real. 4. _40_ Failure cant be avoided when you take risks. By its very definition, the desire to succeed means you are risking failur

48、e. Many people tend to give up far too early. Dont fall into this trap! Remember your mindset earlier. Know it will happen. Use failure. Treat it as a good thing, and march on!A. Stick to your goal.B. Make the right decision.C. Sit and reflect on what you value most.D. Keep it realistic, while not g

49、iving you too much time.E. Ive made a list of four habits to help you set goals and achieve them.F. The more focused you are on one goal, the higher chance you have of success.G. Push yourself to be courageous, and take that next step.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所

50、给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My son was badly hurt in a fire. After he _41_ from a series of treatments, the doctors told him they would not do any operation for six months _42_ it took long for the skin to stop shrinking. So he had to return to college with a visible 10-inch _43_ on h

51、is face. I said to my son, “Keaton, _44_ will pay any more attention to your scar _45_ you do. If it does not bother you, it will not bother _46_ .” He took my advice to heart and returned to school with his head _47_ high-glad he was alive. _48_ , everyone has scars and shortcomings. Some of you ma

52、y spend much time thinking that people would like you better, _49_ you looked different, or dressed differently, or could have a different and newer _50_ . But you see, like Keatons scar, people will only judge you by your looks ,or your _51_ , or your car, if you are judging yourself by these same

53、false _52_. One of my friends in college was very _53_ . At first, when people met him, they noticed his _54_ for about 10 seconds. This man felt _55_ about himself and spent most of his time _56_ about other peoples comfort and welfare. _57_ ,people ignored his looks. What people _58_ was his kindn

54、ess and his concern for them. He didnt act in an ugly way so people didnt treat him as an ugly man. Therefore, concentrate on what you value _59_ yourself, because if you can see that beautiful person, everyone you are in contact with will see the same _60_ .41. A. cured B. recovered C. improved D.

55、returned42. A. because B. though C. until D. before43. A. cut B. wound C. injury D. scar44. A. no one B. anyone C. everyone D. someone 45. A. as B. like C. than D. when 46. A. another B. others C. all D. us47. A. put B. held C. taken D. hung48. A. After all B. In conclusion C. In fact D. Above all49

56、. A. as long as B. if C. even if D. as if50. A. house B. telephone C. job D. car51. A. clothes B. hairstyle C. figure D. salary52. A. means B. standards C. comments D. rules53. A. smart B. optimistic C. rude D. ugly54. A. manners B. expressions C. looks D. actions55. A. lucky B. worried C. good D. s

57、ad56. A. inquiring B. asking C. knowing D. caring57. A. Completely B. Gradually C. Obviously D. Suddenly58. A. wanted B. understood C. brought D. saw59. A. within B. beyond C. except D. above60. A. kindness B. concern C. beauty D. perfection第二节 短文填词（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括

58、号内单词的正确形式。 It is understandable that young employees and college graduates would prefer bigger cities as their first choice to live in. Nevertheless, upon careful consideration, it is not such a wise choice after all. As far as I am _61_ (concern), bigger cities may provide young people with a big d

59、ream that would hardly be realized, while smaller cities offer them a chance to make their dreams _62_ (come) true. On the one hand, although many conditions in bigger cities may seem appealing, bigger cities themselves are not very friendly _63_ young people. As many young people swarm into bigger

60、cities, the competition is fierce. To secure a job in a big city, one has to stand out among thousands of _64_ (compete) who are almost equally able. Furthermore, even though the salary in bigger cities seems higher, the living cost is jaw-dropping. It would be very difficult for a college graduate

61、with an average salary to support himself in bigger cities since the living expenses, such as rent, food and transportation, are all considerably higher than _65_ (that) in smaller cities. If young people want to settle down in bigger cities permanently, they also have to face the problem of housing

62、, the cost of _66_ has recently risen to such a record high that even well-off middle-age people find it a great burden. In one word, living in bigger cities is more like a dream for young people which looks fancy at first glance, but may turn out to be _67_ painful nightmare. On the other hand, the

63、 advantages of smaller cities are evident. With lower living cost, smaller cities are apparently more livable for young people. _68_ (live) in smaller cities, they do not have to worry about basic accommodation since the rent is more affordable. Whats more, smaller cities have more potential. While

64、many markets in bigger cities tend to saturate and therefore opportunities begin to decrease, smaller cities are full of possibilities with unexploited markets. College graduates would have an edge in smaller cities in particular, because they have a better outlook and can seize opportunities in tim

65、e. Smaller cities give young people a much _69_ (big) stage to show their talents and realize their dreams. In brief, it is apparent that smaller cities, which provide much larger space for both living and development, are a more sensible choice for young people to _70_ (realization) their big dream

66、s. 61. _ 62. _ 63._ 64. _ 65. _66. _ 67. _ 68._ 69. _ 70. _第四部分 写作（共两节；满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）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。错误仅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()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。 Mrs. S

67、tone had spent the whole morning pick blackberries in the countryside near her home. It was nearly lunch time, so she decided return home for lunch. She was just picking up his basket when she heard a noise in the bushes. Then she sees an animal which looked like a cat. She knew it is not a cat beca

68、use it was so large. The animal sudden turned round to look at her and she thought it was going to come towards her and perhaps attack her. She dropped her basket but screamed loudly. Heard the sound, the animal disappeared into the bushes, after that Mrs. Stone picked up her basket and ran all the

69、way home. She told her neighbors that she had seen a puma in the countryside, but it didnt believe her. She also telephoned the police but they didnt believe her either. 笫二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假如你是李华，于两天前搭乘国外某航空公司航班（flight number AA123）去美国留学，发现遗失了一个行李箱(suitcase)。现请用英文给该航空公司写一封信，请他们帮你寻找。 信件要点包括：l 陈述写信原因l 描述该行李，并说明其重要性l 期待回复，并说明其紧迫性 注意： 1.词数120左右。 2.信件格式已为你给出。Dear Sir, Your sincerely, Li Hua 版权所有：高考资源网()