山西省太原市外国语学校2014-2015学年高二上学期半月考英语试题 WORD版缺答案.doc

1、高二年级半月考试题（英语）使用时间：2014年11月1日 测试时间：90分钟 总分：120分第一部分：听力（共两节； 每小题1分，满分20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。第一节（共5小题；每小题1分）1. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Fire Mr. Smith. B. Catch the earlier bus.C. Catch the last bus.2. What do

2、es the man want the woman do?A. Set the table.B. Answer the telephone. C. Call Lily.3. When must the books be returned?A. By May 5th.B. By May 10th.C. By May 14th.4. What does the woman mean?A. She likes both. B. She prefers the white one.C. She likes neither.5. What does the man think of the womans

3、 sister?A. She dislikes solving problems.B. She looks likes the woman.C. She has a strong character.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分）听第6段材料，回答6、7题。6. How does the man usually spend the weekends?A. He usually visits his grandmother.B. He usually stays at home.C. He usually goes to the suburb.7. What do we know about

4、the woman?A. She likes the rural life. B. She likes traveling very much.C. She lives in the countryside.听第7段材料，回答8、9题。8. When does Bob have a rest?A. On Tuesdays. B. On Mondays.C. On Sundays.9. How does Bob relax after exercise?A. By discussing with his trainer.B. By taking a shower in a bath.C. By

5、walking about with his dog.听第8段材料，回答10至12题。10. Who would like to continue studying?A. The man.B. The woman.C. Ann.11. What job does the man want to do?A. Teaching.B. Engineering.C. Journalism.12. What does the woman think of working as a teacher?A. It is stressful.B. It is difficult.C. It is stable.

6、听第9段材料，回答13至16题。13. What does the man have to do today?A. Visit his lawyer. B. Go to the doctor. C. Make an appointment.14. What does the woman offer to do for the man?A. Answer his phone. B. Call his lawyer. C. Attend a meeting.15. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman is the mans as

7、sistant.B. The man will go downtown.C. The woman is a doctor.16. What is the man going to do with the lawyer?.A. To sign some papers. B. To change the contracts.C. To sign some contracts.听第10段材料，回答17至20题。17. Why does the speaker like this clothing store most?A. It has all kinds of styles. B. It offe

8、rs a discount.C. It is near her house.18. Which section does the clothing store NOT have?A. Babies Section. B. Childrens section C. Womans section.19. How many ways are there for you to pay the things in this store?A. One. B. Two. C. Three.20. How long can you keep the clothing before you get it ret

9、urned to the store?A. Within one week. B. Within two weeks. C. Within one month.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）AOne day, little Jim was taking a walk with his father in the rugged roads of the mountains near their house. Suddenly, he slipped and hurt himself; Jim screamed, “AAAhhhh!” Imm

10、ediately he heard a voice from the mountains saying, “AAAhhhh!” Jim forgot his hurt and shouted, “Who are you?” Once again he heard that voice saying “Who are you?” Jim was amused and he shouted, “I like you!” The voice immediately answered back, “I like you!”Finding the voice repeating everything t

11、hat he said, Jim got annoyed and said, “Youre a coward(胆小鬼)! Come in front!” Once again like every other time that voice from the mountains repeated exactly what Jim had shouted.Jim got very surprised. He looked at his father and asked, “Father, whats going on? Who is this?”His father smiled and sai

12、d, “Son, dont be afraid. This is called echo(回声).” And then he said, “Now listen to this.” Jims father then shouted towards the mountains, “Hey, you are a champion!” The voice answered back, “Hey, you are a champion!” Jim got puzzled.Jims father then looked at him and said, “Son, although people cal

13、l it echo, it is, in reality, life. It gives you back everything that you give to it. Our life reflects our actions. If you give out love, then life rewards you back with it. If you want happiness from the world, spread happiness first and then you get your return.”Jim kept listening to his father a

14、s he continued, “Life is not a coincidence(巧合), son. It is your reflectionthe reflection of your deeds, acts and beliefs.”21. How did Jim first hear echo?A. He screamed in the mountains. B. He learned from his father.C. He studied it at school. D. His partner told him about it.22. What was echo Jim

15、thought at first? A. The repetition of a sound. B. Another boy repeating what he said.C. The reflection of a sound. D. His fathers joke.23. What Jims father said can be explained by the idiom “ ”.A. Wherethereislife,thereishope B. TherearenowaveswithoutwindC. As the call, so the echoD. Ajourneyofone

16、thousandmilesbeginswithone stepBStay-at-home careers are the preferred way to earn a living for those who like to set their own hours, be their own boss and avoid office politics. There are plenty of opportunities to earn money at home. Even if you earn little, the quality of life should make up for

17、 the loss of income. Take a look at the following choices for home-birds:Online tutoringYou can earn from 2,000 yuan to 4,000 yuan a month if you are a qualified teacher with computer and communication skills. The subjects in demand these days are math, English, physics, statistics, chemistry and bi

18、ology. You can either teach part-time (four hours) or full-time (nine hours) a day. Freelance writers (自由作家)You have good writing skills, but you dont have time to work a nine-to-five job. You can still use your skills and earn a good amount of money. Many companies these days in great request for g

19、ood writers, such as the PR industry, journalism, etc. One can earn up to 3,000 yuan to 6,000 yuan a month.DesignersIf you have creative skills and a creative gift, try becoming a designer. Designers are required in different fields. One can earn nearly 2,000 yuan to 4,000 yuan per month.Baby careIf

20、 you love kids and love spending time with them, you can open your day-care center. There are many working mothers for whom such an arrangement is a good source of income. While sitting at home and spending time with kids, you can earn 1,000 yuan to 3,000 yuan per month. 24. Which of the following p

21、eople are least likely to choose a stay-at-home career? A. Those who dont like have a nine-to-five job. B. Those who cant put up with the office politics. C. Those who want to work for themselves. D. Those who want to make a fortune.25. The underlined word “tutoring” in the passage probably means “_

22、”. A. earning B. learning C. reading D. teaching 26. Mary, a qualified teacher who likes children, is good at writing but not good at business. Which career can bring her the most money? A. Online tutoring. B. A freelance writer.C. A designer. D. Baby care. 27. The passage is written mainly to _. A.

23、 tell readers how to earn more money B. introduce some popular careers C. give advice on stay-at-home careers D. ask for help from readers CCommunication is the key to development. Communication began ever since it has been known to all the living things. Communication promoted as time went on. Over

24、 a period of time, forms of communication have changed very gradually. Verbal communication is mainly the type of communication which uses words. Verbal communication helps in expressing ideas and feelings. A phone conversation, chat with a friend, an announcement or a speech are all verbal forms of

25、 communication. For most of us, it comes without much trouble. As children, we learned verbal communication through the sounds around us. We soon develop and start understanding the language which helps us communicate as we grow older.Non-verbal communication is a process of communication without us

26、ing words or sounds. Non-verbal communication uses gestures, body language, facial expressions, eye contact, clothing, hairstyles and every part of the body to communicate with others. Dances or a gesture made by a mother to a child are the perfect examples of non-verbal communication. The need for

27、communication appears due to the need to express. None of us can live without expressing our own ideas. Thus, the basic need to communicate arises so that we can express our ideas and feelings. The need for communication and the ability to communicate give us a lot of help in this world in almost an

28、y way of our life. Different forms of communication have come into being so that we can make the process of communication simple. Communication is very important to keep the environment in a healthy and a peaceful state. 28. The author lists “a phone conversation” in Para 2 in order to _. A. set an

29、example of verbal communication B. show us the importance of verbal communication C. advise us to communicate with other people with phones D. tell us when human beings began to communicate 29. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The best method of communication is dance.B. No

30、n-verbal communication is better than verbal communication.C. Eye contact between people is a kind of non-verbal communication.D. We cannot understand others if they dont use facial expressions.30. What does the author think of communication between people? A. Simple. B. Important. C. Difficult. D.

31、Unnecessary. 31. What does this passage mainly tell us? A. The importance of verbal communication. B. Which is betterverbal communication or non-verbal communication? C. Why people need communication. D. Different forms of communication.DA lot of parents still believe that it is not good to let thei

32、r children bike to school. Although there are many safety concerns from parents, if done safely, biking can be a pleasant and enjoyable experience for children.If children are not as balanced as an adult when biking, it can cause problems for them. They can fall and get hurt seriously. Allowing chil

33、dren to bike, parents can teach them how to keep balance from a young age. Using a balance bike can help teach their children how to balance themselves quickly and effectively(有效地).One of the biggest concerns for parents is the increasing weight of children. Nowadays, children are taking less and le

34、ss exercise. If parents dont start encouraging their children to love exercise from a young age, they wont enjoy it when they get older. By using a balance bike parents can improve both the fitness of their children and their own. This is a great tool to encourage children to regard exercise as fun

35、and useful.Children catch on new things very quickly. If parents often praise their children, they can realize their ability and their self-confidence will grow. When children see that other children are not riding bikes as easily as they are, they will be more confident. This confidence can help th

36、em later on in life when they deal with difficult situations.Many children fail to ride a bicycle simply because they cant focus on where theyre going and keep their balance but keep looking at their feet all the time. With a balance bike they dont need to worry about any pedals(踏板) or anything else

37、. They simply lift their feet off the ground and go.32. Many parents dont encourage their children to bike to school probably because _. A. they dont think it is safe B. they cant afford a bike C. they dont like riding a bike themselvesD. they think it is not useful33. Why are many children gaining

38、weight nowadays according to the passage?A. Because they eat too much. B. Because they lack exercise.C. Because they cant keep balance. D. Because they often take buses to school.34. We can learn from Para. 4 that biking to school might help children _.A. learn to balance themselves B. get praise fr

39、om their parentsC. increase their confidence D. deal with future troubles in life35. What does this passage mainly talk about? A. The advantages of biking to school for children. B. Different ideas about childrens biking to school. C. Some tips for keeping balance on bikes for children. D. Some stud

40、ents enjoyable experiences on bikes.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。EHow to improve the quality of sleepAn eight-hour sleep is something not everyone can afford in todays world. 36 But many studies have proved that it is not the quantity of the sleep but its quality th

41、at determines the energy levels of the body. So, if you want to sleep less yet have more energy, you need to improve the quality of sleep. Here are some points to remember. 37 When sunlight hits our skin, our body produces a chemical known as melatonin(褪黑素). As the sun sets and darkness sets in, our

42、 body slowly releases melatonin which will put us to sleep. So maintaining good melatonin levels is important to improve the quality of sleep. When the body temperature drops by a few degrees, people fall asleep. In the night, body temperature drops and the heart rate and blood pressure too lowers.

43、38 People, especially those who have sleep disorders, are advised to sleep in a cooler room.Our brain uses logic to “switch on” and “switch off”. When our eyes see more light the brain gets a signal that it is day and it should wake up, and when there is darkness it starts dozing off. 39 If you foll

44、ow fixed sleeping timings, your brain is trained to sleep and wake up at the same time. 40 The above points will make sure that you get quality sleep in less time. But if you sleep only for five to six hours at night, it is important that you take a short nap during the day. A. The clue for better s

45、leep is that one should sleep in a darker environment.B. Going out in the sun for at least an hour a day is an ideal and inexpensive solution.C. So, start training your brain by following strict sleep timings.D. During deep sleep the blood flows to muscles and cells to repair damages.E. This acts as

46、 a signal for the brain that it should go off to sleep.F. It is believed that one may feel tired and sleepy without an eight-hour sleep.G. Reading a book or listening to some light music every night may help too.第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分50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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入

47、空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I stopped to watch my little girl busy playing in her room. In one 41 was a plastic phone; in the other a toy broom. I 42 as she was speaking to her make-believe(虚假的) little 43 , “Suzie is in the corner because shes not been very 44 . She didnt listen to a word I said or do the

48、things she should do.” In the 45 I saw her baby doll. It was 46 shed been put there to sit alone and think. My daughter continued her “ 47 ”, “Im all fed up（厌烦）. I just dont know what to do with her any more! She 48 whenever I have to work and wants to play games, too. She 49 lets me do the things t

49、hat I just have to do. And she doesnt know how to fold towels(毛巾). And I dont have the time to 50 her. I have a lot of work to do and a big house to keep 51 . Dont you know what I 52 ?” That day I thought a lot about making some 53 in my life, as I listened to her words that 54 me like a knife. I ha

50、dnt been paying enough attention 55 what I hold most dear. But now my 56 has changed, because I realize Ive seen the world in a(n) 57 light through my little darlings eyes. So, let the cobwebs(蜘蛛网) have the corners and the dust bunnies(小兔子) 58 the floor. Im not going to worry about 59 them any more.

51、 Im going to fill the house with 60 of a child and her mother, for we have only one childhood, and we will never get another. 41. A. bagB. room C. box D. hand42. A. waitedB. listenedC. worked D. played43. A. friendB. neighborC. classmate D. toy44. A. cleverB. goodC. free D. beautiful45. A. streetB.

52、pocketC. corner D. garden46. A. luckyB. obviousC. possible D. important47. A. lesson B. lecture C. gameD. conversation48. A. forgetsB. refusesC. cries D. leaves49. A. alwaysB. oftenC. seldom D. never50. A. teachB. sitC. wash D. read51. A. emptyB. cleanC. warm D. quiet52. A. meanB. seeC. offer D. rem

53、ember53. A. testsB. discussionsC. experiments D. changes54. A. surpriseB. frighten C. cut D. treat55. A. toB. on C. in D. with56. A. aimB. valueC. attitude D. responsibility57. A. softB. distant C. earlyD. different58. A. polluteB. rule C. love D. protect59. A. takingpridein B. takingadvantageof C.

54、keeping up withD. runningoutof60. A. memoriesB. presentsC. books D. tools第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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）或括号内单词的正确形式。A businessman lost his wallet. There was plenty of money in it. So he 61(make) a promise, “If someone 62 (find) my wallet and returns it to me, Ill give half the mone

55、y to him.” A dustman found the wallet in the dustbin. He sent it back to the loser. But the businessman changed his 63 . “There was still a diamond ring in the wallet,” said the loser, “I wont give half the money in my wallet to you 64 you return it to me!” “Ive never seen a diamond ring in the wall

56、et,” said the dustman. They began to quarrel 65 (violent). The dustman became angry and took the businessman to see a judge. After the judge heard what 66 (happen) to them, he said to the businessman, “Im sure you are an honest man. Its true that you have lost a wallet 67 there was a diamond ring. B

57、ut it is also clear that there is 68 money in this wallet. I dont think its 69. Wait for some time. Perhaps someone will be able to return your wallet to you.” Then the judge turned to the dustman and said, “Take the wallet home. If the loser doesnt go to get it back 70 three days, it will belong to

58、 you.”第三节 完成句子（共10小题；满分10分）用方框中所给词汇的正确形式填空：resemble, have (no) connection with, come to an end, feel in the mood for, pretend, make up, dress up, play a trick on, be set in, set off 71. A fantasy story _ reality.72. Its not true. She _ it _.73. Today Billy doesnt _ Monsoon Wedding.74. The Adventures

59、 of Huckleberry Finn _ the USA in the mid-19th century. 75. He particularly enjoyed _ his deskmate.76. Mark Twain left school early and _ from his home for New Orleans.77. The original Venice carnival _ about 200 years ago.78. Henry always _ as a nice clown at masked dances.79. Often the lives of wr

60、iters _ the lives of the characters they create.80. At carnival, ordinary people could _ to be rich and important, while famous people could have romantic adventures in secret.第四部分 写作 （满分10分）短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）短文中共有10处错误，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一

61、横线，并在该词的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。Many studies show that laughing is good for our health, and I have the same opinion. The reasons are as follow. First, laughing can help you forget worries and keep us in a good mood. As a result, well have a good attitude with life. Se

62、cond, laughing can even help reduce pain, makes us feel more comfortable. Third, unless we often laugh or smile, people around us will be affected, that is helpful in making more friends. Last, doctors have discovered people who laugh a lot are more healthier and lives longer. In fact, laughing is means of exercise. So if we want to live much long, we should laugh often.版权所有：高考资源网()版权所有：高考资源网()