山西省昔阳中学2013-2014学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、高二下学期期中考试英语试题做题时，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把试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节：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. When will the speakers meet? A. After the test. B. Today after school. C. On Friday after class.2. Who will have a party this weekend? A. T

2、he womans roommate. B. The mans friend. C. The woman.3. What did the man do before lunch? A. He cleaned the car. B. He had a picnic. C. He visited his friends.4. Where does the woman want to have a picnic? A. By the lake. B. In the mountains. C. In her backyard.5. What does the woman mean? A. The ma

3、n should quit his job. B. Its unfair to the man. C. The man is lying.第二节：听第 6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the man going to eat? A. Some bread. B. A sandwich. C. French fries.7. What does the woman think of the mans food? A. She doesnt love it. B. Its very delicious. C. Its not enough for her.听第 7段材料，回答第8、

4、9题。8. Which book did the man recommend? A. Princess of the Mountain. B. Dragons of the Lake. C. Princess and Magic.9. What will Sophie do after reading the book? A. Write a report. B. Give a presentation. C. Visit the author.听第 8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How long did the woman review the notes? A. About two

5、 hours. B. About three hours. C. About four hours.11. On which day will the speakers have the exam? A. This Tuesday. B. This Wednesday. C. Next Tuesday.12. How does the man feel in the end? A. Relaxed. B. Worried. C. Excited.听第 9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the mans job? A. He is a bank clerk. B. He is

6、 a waiter. C. He is a cook.14. How long has the woman been at her job? A. For two years. B. For three years. C. For four years.15. What does the woman show the man? A. Some photos. B. Some books. C. Her new phone.16. What does the woman say about her apartment? A. It is in the south part of town. B.

7、 She needs more furniture. C. Its nice and simple.听第 10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does the speaker think is important when exercising?A. Do it regularly. B. Do it with friends. C. Do it at the right time.18. What is the advice for mountain climbing? A. Taking some water. B. Not eating too much. C. Weari

8、ng good trousers.19. What should you take when fishing? A. A pair of boots. B. An umbrella. C. Some sun cream.20. How many pieces of advice are given in the talk? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分60分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Most people know t

9、hat Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.Born in September, 1897, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies two daughters. Along with nine other children whose parents

10、 were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and her mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Svign in Paris.Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War I began, Ire

11、ne went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities（设备）to help save the lives of wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgium. Her services were recognised in the form of a Militarys Medal by the French government.In 191

12、8, Irene became her mothers assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years lat

13、er.Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed leukemia because of her work with radioactivity（辐射能）. Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17, 1956.21

14、. Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal? A. Because she received a degree in mathematics.B. Because she contributed to saving the wounded.C. Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic.D. Because she worked as a helper to her mother.22. Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederic Joliot

15、?A. At the Curie Institute. B. At the University of Paris.C. At a military hospital. D. At the College of Sevigne.23. When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born? A. In 1932. B. In 1927. C. In 1897. D. In 1926.24. In which of the following aspects was Irene Curie different from

16、 her mother? A. Irene worked with radioactivity. B. Irene combined family and career.C. Irene won the Nobel Prize once D. Irene died from leukemia.BMeal Plans AvailableContinental BreakfastBreakfast and DinnerBreakfast, Packed Lunch and DinnerIts important to note that few English families still pro

17、vide a traditional cooked breakfastYour accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal（谷物类食品），bread and tea or coffeeCheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in EnglandDinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegeta

18、bles followed by dessert, fruit and coffeeFriendsIf you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your hosts permissionYou have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacySelf-Catering Accommodation in Private HomesAccommoda

19、tion on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living roomThis kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay studentHowever, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not b

20、enefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much25. The passage is probably written for . A. hosts willing to receive foreign studentsB. foreigners hoping to build British cultureC. travelers planning to visit families in LondonD. English learners applying to live in English homes26.

21、Which of the following will the host provide?A. Room cleaning B. Medical care C. Free transport D. Physical training27. What can be inferred from Paragraph3?A. Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2B. The business centre of London is in Zone1C. Hosts dislike travelling to the city centreD. Accommodation

22、 in the city center is not provided.28. Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation?A. To experience a warmer family atmosphereB. To enrich their knowledge of English.C. To entertain friends as they likeD. To enjoy much more freedomCDiana Jacobs thought her family had a workable plan to pa

23、y for college for her 21-year-old twin sons: a combination of savings, income, scholarships, and a modest amount of borrowing. Then her husband lost his job, and the plan fell apart.“I have two kids in college, and I want to say come home, but at the same time I want to provide them with a good educ

24、ation.” says Jacobs.The Jacobs family did work out a solution. They asked and received more aid from the schools, and each son increased his borrowing to the maximum amount through the federal loan (贷款) program. They will each graduate with $20,000 of debt, but at least they will be able to finish s

25、chool.With unemployment rising, financial aid administrators expect to hear more families like the Jacobs. More students are applying for aid, and more families expect to need student loans. College administrators are concerned that they will not have enough aid money to go around.At the same time,

26、tuition（学费）continues to rise. A report from the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education found that college tuition and fees increased 439% from 1982 to 2007, while average family income rose just 147%. Student borrowing has more than doubled in the last decade.“If we go on this way fo

27、r another 25 years, we wont have an affordable system of higher education,” says Patrick M. Callan, president of the center. “The middle class families have been financing it through debt. They will send kids to college whatever it takes, even if that means a huge amount of debt.”Financial aid admin

28、istrators have been having a hard time as many companies decide that student loans are not profitable enough and have stopped making them. The good news, however, is that federal loans account for about three quarters of student borrowing, and the government says that money will flow uninterrupted.2

29、9. How did the Jacobs manage to solve their problem?A. They asked their kids to come home.B. They borrowed $20,000 from the school.C. They encouraged their twin sons to do part-time jobs.D. They got help from the school and the federal government.30. Financial aid administrators believe that .A. mor

30、e families will face the same problem as the JacobsB. the government will receive more letters of complaintC. college tuition fees will double soonD. Americas unemployment will fall31. What can we learn about the middle class families from the text?A. They blamed the government for the tuition incre

31、ase.B. Their income remained steady in the last decade.C. They will try their best to send kids to college.D. Their debts will be paid off within 25 years.32. According to the last paragraph, the government will .A. provide most students scholarshipsB. dismiss some financial aid administratorsC. sto

32、p the companies from making student loansD. go on providing financial support for college studentsDDiscover the beautiful, silent, white world or Antarctica on the holidays of a life-timeHead South to Buenos Aires and then transfer to the worlds most southern city, UshuaiaFrom there, its about 1,000

33、 kilometers on a special icebreaker ship to the freezing temperature of AntarcticaGetting off the ship and taking your first step onto the ice, you will imagine what it is like to be an explorerMeet penguins（企鹅） sitting on their eggs, or see an Antarctic seal that lives all the year round on the ice

34、But do not get closer than five meters to any animal, in case you frighten it or make it angryThe friendly crew of the ship will look after you as you explore the ice continent. We promise you fantastic meals and a comfortable bed you sleep in a four-person cabin as well as many special treatsIf you

35、 dont think it is cold enough, try the polar plunge jump into a special hole dug in the ice and dip your head under the waterYou can then jump into a hot bath and if you succeed we will give you a certificateAfter you wake up for the first time in the Antarctica you will understand why everybody who

36、 goes there falls in love with the placeThe scenery is different every day because the sea ice is always movingOur ships travel to Antarctica from November to March phone today and book your dream holiday!33. How should you behave when you see animals on Antarctica? A. Dont take photos with them B.

37、Sit on the legs of the penguin C. Dont watch them too near D. Never make them angry34. If you want to get a certificate, you have to A. try the polar plunge B. sleep in a four-person cabin C. have a bath in hot water D. dive in the sea35. The author writes this text mainly to A. describe what Antarc

38、tica is like B. tell about the scenery in Antarctica C. call for people to discover Antarctica D. attract more tourists to Antarctica第二节（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）根据对话内容，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。 Telling the truth is a good habit. 36 Here is a story of a man who did a lot of bad things, but his prom

39、ise to tell the truth saved him.Once a man came to the prophet(预言家) Muhammad and said,“ I have many bad habits. 37 ” The prophet said, “Give up telling lies first and always speak the truth.” The man promised to do so and went home. 38 Before setting out, he thought for a moment about the promise he

40、 made with the prophet. “If tomorrow the prophet asks me where I have been, what shall I say? If I tell the truth, I would be punished for stealing.” So the man decided not to steal that night, and gave up this bad habit.The next day, he felt like drinking wine. 39 He said to himself, “I cannot tell

41、 the prophet that I drank some wine. And if I speak the truth, people will hate me, because a Muslim is not allowed to drink wine.” So he gave up the idea of drinking wine.In this way, whenever the man thought of doing something bad, he remembered his promise to tell the truth at all time. 40 So if

42、you always speak the truth, you can be a good person.A. You will make more friends in this way. B. One by one, he gave up all his bad habits. C. Which one of them should I give up first? D. At night he was about to go out to steal. E. Is there any good way to give up my bad habits? F. When he was ab

43、out to do so, he thought of his promise again. G. If you always speak the truth, you can save yourself from a lot of trouble! 第三部分 知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）请阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从4160各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、或D）中，选出最佳选项。A boy was walking home from school when he saw a large, tempting （诱人的）apple o

44、n one of the branches of an apple tree hanging out over a tall fence. The boy wasnt much of a fruit-eater, 41 a bar of chocolate if given the choice, 42 , as they say, the forbidden fruit can be tempting. Seeing the apple, the boy wanted it. The more he looked at it, the 43 he felt and the more he w

45、anted that apple.He stood on tiptoe(脚尖), 44 as high as he could, but even as his tallest 45 he was unable to touch it. He began to 46 up and down, as high as he could, at the 47 of each jump stretching his arms to get the apple. Still it remained out of 48 . Not giving up, he thought, if only he had

46、 something to 49 on. His school bag wouldnt give enough height and he didnt want to 50 the things inside, like his lunch box, pencil case, and Gameboy. Looking 51 , he hoped he might find an old box, a rock, or, 52 luck, even a ladder, but it was a tidy neighborhood and there was nothing he could us

47、e. He had tried everything he could think to do. 53 seeing any other choices, he gave up and started to walk 54 . At first he felt angry and disappointed thinking about how hungry he had become from his 55 , and how he really wanted that apple. The more he 56 like this, the more unhappy he became. 5

48、7 , the boy of our story was a pretty smart guy, even if he couldnt always get what he wanted. He started to say to himself. This isnt 58 . I dont have the apple and Im feeling miserable as well. Theres 59 more I can do to get the applethat is unchangeablebut we are supposed to be able to 60 our fee

49、lings. If thats the case, what can I do to feel better?41. A. preferring B. offering C. receiving D. allowing42. A. so B. then C. but D. or43. A. sadder B. angrier C. hungrier D. tastier44. A. expanding B. stretching C. swinging D. pulling45. A. strength B. length C. range D. height46. A. jump B. lo

50、ok C. walk D. glance47. A. tip B. stage C. top D. level48. A. hope B. hand C. sight D. reach49. A. put B. stand C. get D. hold50. A. break B. shake C. take D. strike51. A. up B. forward C. down D. around52. A. for B. with C. on D. of53. A. After B. Through C. Without D. Upon54. A. back B. away C. up

51、 D. down55. A. wishes B. beliefs C. efforts D. goals56. A. thought B. imagined C. tried D. claimed57. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise58. A. skilful B. cheerful C. harmful D. helpful59. A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing60. A. change B. express C. forget D. describe第卷

52、第二节 语法填空（共10 小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分 ）Once there lived a rich man 61 wanted to do something for the people of his town. But first he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help.In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed 62 very large stone. Then he 63 (hide) behind a tree and waited. Soo

53、n an old man came along with his cow.“Who put this stone in the centre of the road?” said the old man, but he did not try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and continued on his way. 64 man came along and did the same thing; then another came, and another.

54、All of them complained about the stone but not tried to remove 65 . Late in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone, 66 (say) to himself, “The night 67 (be) very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.” Then he began to move the stone. H

55、e pushed and pulled with all his 68 (strong) to move it. How 69 (greatly) his surprise was at last! 70 the stone, he found a bag of money.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。每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

56、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。Today, Tony and I went to the countryside by the bus for the Strawberry-picking Festival. It starts at 8:00 in the morning. After the organizer introduced the rules of the festival, we led into the strawberry garden by

57、some girls. While walking along the road, we saw beautiful flowers and heard birds sang. The air was much clean than that in the city when we live. During the festival, we enjoyed sweet strawberries or watched some exciting performances. At about 5:00pm, we had to say goodbye for the garden. Tony an

58、d I enjoyed us and hoped to visit there again. How an unforgettable experience! 第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）假设你是星光中学的李华，将参加主题为Lets Ride Bicycles的英语演讲比赛。请撰写一份演讲稿，主要内容包括：1目前汽车带来的空气污染和交通堵塞等问题；2骑自行车的益处，如：节能环保、有利健康等。参考词汇：低碳生活（low-carbon life）；节能（energy saving）注意：1词数：100词左右； 2演讲稿开头和结尾已给出，该部分不计入总词数。Good morning, every

59、one,I am Li Hua form Xingguang Middle School. The topic of my speech is Lets Ride Bicycles_ Today, Tony and I went to the countryside by the bus for the Strawberry-picking Festival. It starts at 8:00 in the morning. After the organizer startedintroduced the rules of the festival, weled into the stra

60、wberry garden by some weregirls. While walking along the road, we saw beautiful flowers and heard birds sang. singingThe air was much clean than that in the city when we live. During the festival, we cleaner whereenjoyed sweet strawberries or watched some exciting performances. At about and5:00pm, we had to say goodbye for the garden. Tony and I enjoyed us and hoped to to ourselvesvisit there again. How an unforgettable experience! 每题1分，共10分 What