河北省唐山市丰南一中2015-2016学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、丰南一中2015-2016学年度第一学期高二年级期中考试 英 语 试 题 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试时间120分钟。第一卷（选择题 共90分）第一部分 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脱.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。例:Howmuchistheshirt?A.19.15.B.9.15.C.9.18.答案是B。1. Who will type the files mo

2、st probably? A. Mr. Li. B. Mrs. Wang. C. Lily.2. How many students wear glasses in the speakers class? A. 22. B. 23. C. 24.3. Where will the man spend his New Year holidays? A. At his home. B. At his parents. C. At his uncles.4. Why is Mr. Smith unhappy? A. His car was stolen. B. He cant afford a ne

3、w car. C. He broke his motorcycle.5. What will the woman do next week? A. Take a physics exam. B. Take a make-up exam. C. Take a history exam.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。每段对话后有几个小题，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。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟:听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的做答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6,7题。6. What will

4、 the woman do on Friday afternoon? A. Go to the cinema with her sister. B. Look after her little sister at home. C. Take her little brother to the science museum.7. When will the woman meet the man at his home? A. At 7:00 pm. B. At 6:00 pm. C. At 5:30 pm.听第7段材料，回答第8,9题。8. Why is the woman annoyed wi

5、th her roommate? A. She doesnt want to share the house with her. B. She often makes a lot of noise late at night. C. She always makes long remarks.9. What does the man advise the woman to do in the end? A. Have a heart- to heart talk with her roommate. B. Go to their manager with her roommate. C. As

6、k their manager to talk with her roommate.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How is the womans brother coming? A. By plane. B. By bus. C. By train.11. What does the womans brother look like? A. He is a short man with dark hair. B. He is a fat man with glasses and a beard. C. He is a tall man with a beard and fair

7、 hair.12. What will the man do first? A. See his boss off before seven. B. Have his tank filled up. C. Take the womans brother to her office.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What kind of exercise does the woman hate doing? A. Doing exercises to music. B. Going jogging. C. Doing weightlifting.14. How often does

8、the man advise the woman to work out at first? A. Twice a week. B. Three times a week. C. Four times a week.15. What does the gym provide? A. Sport clothes. B. Socks and sneakers. C. Soap and water.16. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The woman is eager to start the class. B. The woman ha

9、s done some exercise recently. C. The man suggests the woman sign up right now.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where was Peter going when the earthquake occurred? A. To his home. B. To his workplace. C. To a supermarket.18. What was the weather like? A. Rainy. B. Snowy. C. Windy.19. What do we know about the

10、damage? A. Many cars fell into the big holes. B. Roads on the mountainside were washed away. C. 64 people dies and over 2,500 were left homeless.20. How was the rescue carried out according to the talk? A. Helicopters continued to rescue people for two weeks. B. Soldiers went through the ruins to se

11、arch for missing people. C. Local people sent money and living necessities to the victims.第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分20分)第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）选出最佳选项，并将答案涂在答题卡上。AI wondered if anyone had experienced such an unexpected trip as I had. The day of my holiday arrived, but I wasnt looking forward to it. I had littl

12、e money and had only been able to afford to stay with my Aunt Rosa in Spain. So, I wasnt really excited as I knew exactly what it was going to be like: lots of noisy cousins, and Aunt Rosa begging me to take her for a ride.After I had checked in, I made my way slowly to the departure gate. As I was

13、waiting to board the plane, I kept thinking about my ideal holiday destination: Jamaica, with its long, sandy beaches and crystal clear water. As soon as the plane took off, I fell fast asleep and only woke to the sound of the announcement: “Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts, as we

14、 will shortly be landing in Kingston.” I froze in my seat. Was I dreaming? Kingston? Jamaica? I had boarded the wrong plane! Immediately after the plane landed, I explained the situation to the authorities. It seems there were also three other passengers heading for Spain. Apparently it had been the

15、 airlines fault, since the flight numbers for Spain and Jamaica were exactly the same! Therefore, with no flight back to London for a week, the airline had no choice but to pay for our stay.So there I was, lying on the beach, enjoying the music and the marvelous food of Jamaica! As for Aunt Rosa, I

16、suppose she just had to live without me!21. Why did the writer choose to spend her holiday with her aunt in Spain?A. She missed her cousins very much.B. She could hardly afford any better trip. C. Her aunt begged her to go there. D. Spain was her ideal destination.22. In the text, the writer ended u

17、p _.A. flying to London immediatelyB. heading for Spain from JamaicaC. enjoying a free beach holiday D. complaining to the authorities23. Which of the following might be the best title of the text?A. A Well-Planned Trip B. A Terrible AdventureC. A Nice Dream D. A Lucky Mistake BIf you intend to pay

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19、ng break in Arizona and a cycling and wine-tasting trip in Californias Napa Valley. Narrow down what youre looking for whether by price, region, theme and who will be traveling and then just the photos of the relevant holidays remain on view. Its a really clever design.http:/byways. OrgThe National

20、Scenic Byways Program covers 150 memorable roads. Some are natural scenic routes, such as Route l along the California coast. Others focus on history (such as Route 66) or man-made attractions (the Las Vegas Strip). For each, youre provided with a map telling the routes length and how long is allowe

21、d.www. oyster. comThis is the best website for reviews of hotels in US cities and tourist sites. There are photos of each hotel. Importantly, these are not promotional photos provided by the hotels, but more honest and revealing ones taken by inspectors. From the 243 hotels reviewed in New York, you

22、 can narrow down what you are looking for by locations, facilities and styles, or just pick out a selection of the best.SeaWorld in San Diego can make dreams come true, but the price is not affordable for the majority of people. So turn to long-established, giving big discounts on tickets, hotel and

23、 dining at seaworldparks. com.24The text is probably from _. A. a science report B. a news article C. a book review D. a travel brochure25Which of the following words can be used to replace the underlined word in Paragraph Two? A. Selective B. Connected C. Relative D. Similar26What can be inferred f

24、rom the text?A. Photos on www. oyster. com can be trusted by tourists.B. The National Scenic Byways Program covers all American roads.C. You can see some man-made attractions driving along Route 66.D. http:/seaworldparks. com is a newly established website.CIn my first week as a graduate student at

25、Cambridge University in 1964 I met with a fellow student, two years ahead of me in his studies; he was unsteady on his feet and spoke with great difficulty. This was Stephen Hawking. I learned that he had a bad disease and might not live long enough even to finish his PhD degree.But, amazingly, he h

26、as reached the age of 73. Even mere survival would have been a medical miracle, but of course, he didnt merely survive. He has become arguably the most famous scientist in the world for his brilliant research, for his bestselling books, and, above all, for his astonishing victory over hardship.Steph

27、en received his “death sentence” in 1964, when I thought it was hard for him to go on with his study. Stephen went from Albans School to Oxford University. He was said to be a “lazy” undergraduate, but his brilliance earned him a first-class degree, an “entry ticket” to a research career in Cambridg

28、e and a uniquely inspiring achievement.Within a few years of the burst of his disease he was wheelchair-bound, and his speech was so unclear that it could only be understood by those who knew him well. But his scientific career went from strength to strength: he quickly came up with a series of insi

29、ghts into the nature of black holes (then a very new idea) and how the universe began. In 1974 he was elected to the Royal Society at the exceptionally early age of 32.The great advances in science generally involve discovering a link between phenomena that were previously conceptually unconnected f

30、or instance, Isaac Newton realized that the force making an apple fall to earth was the same as the force that holds the moon and planets in their orbits. Stephens revolutionary idea about a link between gravity and quantum(量子) theory has still not been tested. However, it has been hugely influentia

31、l; indeed, one of the main achievements of string theory(弦理论)has been to confirm and build on his idea. He has undoubtedly done more than anyone else since Einstein to improve our knowledge of gravity and he is one of the top-ten living theoretical physicists.27. What impressed the author most about

32、 Stephen Hawking?A. His brilliant research. B. His bestselling books.C. His serious disease. D. His defeating hardship.28. What made Stephen Hawking start his research career at Cambridge?A. His above-average talent and ability. B. His “lazy” attitude.C. His death sentence. D. His rich experience.29

33、. It can be inferred that Stephen Hawking was born .A. in the late 1940s B. in the early 1940s C. in the early 1930s D. in the late 1930s30. What can we learn from the text?A. Hawkings theory was proved years ago. B. Hawking was not as successful as Newton.C. String theory built on Hawkings idea.D.

34、Hawkings theory has had little influence on others.答案AADC解析略内蒙古赤峰二中10-11学年高二下学期期末考试（英语）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。(注意，此题涂在答题卡的71-75处)What Teenagers Can Do To Earn More RespectAs teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition(过渡) into adult

35、hood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits are not yet accepted as a way of life. 31 By doing the following things, you will earn more respect.Contribute to the householdAt the very least, clean up after yourself.

36、As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up. 32 All chores (家务) that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before. Now that youre old enough and capable, why shouldnt you contribute to the household? 33 Be responsible 34 Whether

37、 they are basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework, or more involved chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfill your responsibilities on time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase.Solve more of your own problem wi

38、thout asking for helpInstead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on your own first. The “easy way ” is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. 35 Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usu

39、ally a good guideline. When you become a good problem solver, you increase your value to the community.A. Everyone has certain responsibilities.B. It will make your life more pleasant.C. The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate the help.D. This includes, but is not limited to, your

40、 dishes and your room.E. By being aware of these manners and traits, you can manage them sooner.F. Seek help only after you have make an honest effort to solve your own problems.G. When speaking to a group, speak loud enough.第三部分 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，共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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选

41、项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Johns parents acquired the washer when he was a small boy. It happened during World War II. His family never 36 a washing machine and, since gasoline was expensive, they could not 37 trips to the laundry several miles away. Keeping clothes 38 became a problem for young Johns household.

42、A family friend joined the army, and his wife 39 to go with him. Johns family 40 to store their furniture while they were away. To the familys 41 , the friend suggested they use their Bendix. So this is how they 42 the washer.Young John helped with the washing, and across the years he 43 a love for

43、the old, green Bendix. But 44 the war ended. When the friends came to take it back, John grew terribly 45 . His mother 46 him and said. “You must remember, that machine 47 belonged to us in the first place. That we ever got to use it at all was a gift. So, instead of being mad at it being taken 48 ,

44、 lets use this 49 to be grateful that we had it at all.”The lesson turned out 50 . Years later, John watched his eight-year-old daughter die a slow and painful death of leukemia (白血病). Though he 51 for months with her death, John could not begin getting over from the 52 until he remembered the old B

45、endix.His daughter was a 53 . When he realized the simple fact, everything changed. He could now begin recovering from the death of his daughter. He started to see her as a marvelous gift that he was fortunate enough to 54 for a time. He felt 55 . He found strength and recovery. He knew he could get

46、 through the valley of loss.36. A. required B. repaired C. saw D. owned37. A. have B. afford C. take D. ride38. A. good B. warmC. cleanD. nice39. A. refused B. prepared C. considered D. agreed40. A. offered B. decided C. expected D. promised41. A. disappointed B. regret C. astonishment D. sadness42.

47、 A. got B. bought C. borrowed D. used43. A. produced B. developed C. achieved D. reduced44. A. peacefully B. obviously C. finally D. immediately 45. A. frightened B. hopeless C. confused D. upset 46. A. comforted B. encouraged C. taught D. explained 47. A once B. already C. never D. hardly 48. A. aw

48、ay B. down C. out D. up 49. A. event B. success C. chance D. treasure50. A. invaluable B. important C. reasonable D. necessary51. A. thought B. struggled C. missed D. forgot52. A. lesson B. illness C. difficulty D. loss53. A. washer B. gift C. death D. loser54. A. earn B. spend C. share D. live 55.

49、A. happy B. grateful C. relaxed D. energetic第二卷（非选择题 共60分）(20080429注意：二卷答案全部答在答题纸上)第四部分：第一节：.语法填空（共10空，每空1.5分，满分15分）Many books have been writing about “the art of giving”. But what about the art of receiving? _56_ (receive) a gift sometimes can be difficult, especially_57_ someone buys you a gift yo

50、u dont want! “I remember when it was my _58_ (twelve) birthday, my parents bought me a purple purse,” laughed Angella. “It really made me feel _59_ (embarrass), because to be honest, I thought the purse was ugly! Still, I pretended that I liked it because I knew it would make my parents happy.” Alla

51、n agrees. “That sounds like my grandparents! A few years ago, my grandparents gave me an orange sweater for my birthday. I _60 _ (wear) it every time I visited them, but when I left their house, I took it _61_! Of course, this made me feel guilty. It was a very nice thought, but my grandparents and

52、I have different tastes! I think _62_ hard to buy clothes or other personal things for people.” To make things _63_ (easy), some people would rather just give money. In some countries, however, receiving money can make people uncomfortable. “When someone gives me money, it just makes me think theyre

53、 being lazy,” says John Wilson. “In England, we have a saying: Its the thought _64_ counts. When someone gives me money, I feel they didnt think at all. I prefer to receive a gift that has some thought behind it. I dont mind it _65_ its something I dont need. When someone has thought about a gift fo

54、r me, it always makes me happy. 第二节：.单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分；满分10分) （每空一词）66.Would it be c_ for you to pick me up at four oclock and take me to the airport? 67. I have a_ to the company for the post of the secretary.68. The manager promised that they will try to meet their customers d_. 69. The policeman s

55、topped him when he was driving home and _ (指责) him of speeding 70 The film is_ (技术)impressive, but lacks real excitement. 71. He left a note at the scene of the crime, _（挑衅）detectives to catch him.72. Im very _ (乐观)about the companys future.73. The hotel offers its guests wide_(各种各样) of amusements.7

56、4.The students stirred up much dust when they_ (扫)up the fallen leaves.75. She was always _ (请客)him to ice cream.第三节：.完成句子（共5分；每空0.5分；满分5分）（每空一词）76. Talks with business leaders_ _(破裂)last night. 77.Tom as well as his partners often_ _(漏掉)thedefinitearticle. 78. As a party member, I must be _ _ (严格要求

57、) myself.79. It is an honor to be invited to _ _ (写稿)your literature magazine. 80. To _ _(值得赞扬), he has admitted his mistakes. 第五部分：写作 （共两节，满分30分）第一节：短文改错 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）（此题在答题纸上）Dear Tom,Im sorry to hear that you are having problems with your exams. You are not lonely. Many students have the sa

58、me problems like you do.You told me that you were so anxious to sleep well the night before an exam. Actually, it is very natural. To avoid too nervous, youd better not take your grades serious. If you had a proper attitude to the scores, you will sleep well and feel energetic. You said you couldnt

59、get into your normal state in an exam, that eventually resulted in your poor performance. I suggest you will work hard at your lessons daily instead of sitting up before an exam. You must have confidence in you. When you feel confident, you can do as well as expected. Wish you a greater progress in

60、your study.Yours sincerely,Li Hua第四节：书面表达（共20分）假设你是红星中学高三（1）班的学生李华，请按照以下四幅图的先后顺序，用英文写一篇周记, 记述你和父母一起为爷爷过生日的过程。注意：1周记的开头已为你写好。2词数不少于100。英语参考答案听力：1-5BBAAC 6-10CABCA 11-15CBBAC 16-20ABACB阅读1：21-23 BCD 24-26 DBA 27-30 DABC阅读2： 3135 EDCAF完形填空：3640 DBCBA 4145 CABCD 4650 ACACA 5155 BDBCB短文填空：56. Receiving 5

61、7. when 58. twelfth 59. embarrassed 60. wore61. off 62. it 63. easier 64 that 65. if 单词短语：66. convenient 67. applied 68. demands 69. accused 70. technically71. challenging 72. optimistic 73. varieties 74. swept 75. treating76. brokedown 77. leavesout 78. strict with 79. contributeto 80. his credit短文

62、改错：Dear Tom, Im sorry to hear that you are having problems with your exams. You are not lonely. aloneMany students have the same problems like you do. asYou told me that you were so anxious to sleep well the night before an exam. Actually, toois very natural. To avoid too nervous, youd better not ta

63、ke your grades serious. If you being/feeling seriously had a proper attitude to the scores, you will sleep well and feel energetic.have You said you couldnt get into your normal state in an exam, that eventually which (或在that前加上and)resulted in your poor performance. I suggest you will work hard at y

64、our lessons daily should (或去掉will)instead of sitting up before an exam. You must have confidence in you. When you feel yourselfconfident, you can do as well as expected.Wish you a greater progress in your study. 去掉aYours sincerely,Li Hua书面表达：Last Friday was my grandfathers birthday. To celebrate his

65、 birthday, we made many preparations. Early in the morning, my parents and I set off for the department store to find a gift for Grandpa. We chose very carefully, eventually a warm sweater caught our eye and was purchased. To show my love for my grandpa, I made a birthday cake with the help of my mo

66、ther. In the evening, we got together to celebrate his birthday. With candles lit, we sang happy birthday out loud and clapped. After making a wish, he blew out the candles. The room was alive with the sound of cheering. Then we took a picture of the whole family to record the happy moment. When I saw tears of happiness in Grandpas eyes, I was filled with a feeling of accomplishment and happiness.