广东省珠海市实验中学2014-2015学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题WORD版含答案.doc

1、珠海市实验中学20142015学年第二学期期中考试高 二 英 语 试 题满分：135分 考试时间：120分钟第一部分 听力（每空1分，满分15分）听下面一段材料，根据你所听到内容将原文中缺失的单词或短语补充完整。A Packet of CookiesA young woman was waiting at the1. She bought a packet of cookies . She sat down and started 2 . Later , a man sat down 3 her. When the woman took the first cookie, the man to

2、ok one , too. She was really 4 but said nothing, “why is he5 my cookies?” she thought. 6 she took a cookie, the man 7 , too. Then there was only one cookie left in the packet, the man 8 the last one up, 9 it 10, gave her half and 11 the waiting room. The young woman got very 12 . When she got on 13

3、, she found that there was still a packet of cookies14 . It was never opened. Then she realized that the cookies she ate in the waiting room were the 15 .第二部分：英语知识及运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1630各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项.The telephone rang in the police station at Richm

4、ond, California , USA.“Police station? A train for Santa Fe hit a truck at the McDonald Street Crossing. Please _16_ there at once. With an ambulance, too. A man is badly _17_.” said an anxious voice of a young woman. “ And you know I am the .”“Please wait! Hi! Hi!” the policeman kept on _18_ though

5、 the line was cut off. Within a minute , a police car and an ambulance car started off. Before long they got to the crossing, but they _19_everything was fine. No accident, no wounded man.“What a dirty trick!” said the policeman _20_. “ We must find out that bad_21_ and .”They were just talking abou

6、t the _22_when they heard the whistle of a train which was nearing them quickly. All of a sudden, a truck appeared. It came _23_towards them, too. When the truck was passing the crossing, it suddenly _24_ to move on. Right then and there, before the eyes of all the policemen _25_, the train hit the

7、truck heavily and _26_it dozens of meters away. When Randolph Bruce, the driver, was _27_ out of the damaged truck, he was seriously wounded just as the young woman had told on the phone. As he was taken to the _28_ in time, his life was saved.Later the police did whatever they could to _29_the man

8、who had telephoned them. It turned out that the young man was a very excellent police officer working far in the neighboring state, who had got the first-hand _30_ of this crime as described above.16. A call Bcome CgoDnotice17. A beaten BtreatedCneededDinjured18. A talkingBlaughingCcryingDshouting19

9、. A.realizedBfoundCprovedDwondered20.nervously Bdisappointedly CangrilyDsurprisingly21. A man BwomanCchild Ddriver22. A trial BwarningCprogramDpunishment23. ApassingBturningCrunningDrolling24. ArefusedBstoppedCcontinued Dbegan25. A.above BbelowCalive Dpresent26. A.struck BmetCcaughtDmissed27. A.push

10、edBhelpedCletDasked28. A company BhouseCstationDhospital29. A meet BpunishCfindDarrest30. A.informationBresult CadviceDnews第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。Good Luck Always Comes With Hard WorkIt is hard work rather than luck that brings people success. Th

11、ose who _31_ (consider) to be successful must have been working hard _32_ (achieve) their goal and their success can also benefit others.Some people argue that one can not succeed _33_ he works very hard. There are many examples to show that success comes from hard work. One example is _34_ Madam Cu

12、rie had been working all day and all night _35_ she made the great discovery of radium.Other people think that luck and opportunity are _36_ (importance) than hard work. They argue that even if one works hard, he can not succeed _37_ luck and opportunity. For instance, _38_ film star, Zhang Ziyi, co

13、uld never be famous if she was not given a chance to play a role in the film.I think that _39_ hard work and good luck are important. If one wants to be successful, he has to work hard on one hand and he has to seize the opportunity and luck on the _40_. These two factors are essential for ones succ

14、ess. 第三部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分50分） 第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） AAll the housewives who went to the new supermarket had one great ambition: to be the lucky customer who did not have to pay for her shopping. For this was what the notice just inside the entrance promised. It said: “Re

15、member, once a week, one of our customers gets free goods. This May Be Your Lucky Day!”For several weeks Mrs. Edwards hoped, like many of her friends, to be the lucky customer. Unlike her friends, she never gave up hoping. The cupboards in kitchen were full of things which she did not need. Her husb

16、and tried to advise her against buying things but failed. She dreamed of the day when the manager of the supermarket would approach her and say: “Madam, this is Your Lucky Day. Everything in your basket is free.”One Friday morning, after she had finished her shopping and had taken it to her car, she

17、 found that she had forgotten to buy any tea. She dashed back to the supermarket, got the tea and went towards the cash-desk. As she did so, she saw the manager of the supermarket approach her. “Madam,” he said, holding out his hand, “I want to congratulate you! You are our lucky customer and everyt

18、hing you have in your basket is free!”41. The housewives learnt about the free goods _.A. on TV B. at the supermarketC. from the manager D. from the newspaper42. Mrs. Edwards _.A. is always very lucky B. had no friendsC. hoped to get free shopping D. gets disappointed easily43. Mrs. Edwardss husband

19、 tried to _.A. make her unhappy B. cheer her upC. buy things with her D. stop her buying things44. Mrs. Edwards went back to the supermarket quickly because she had to _.A. buy another thing B. talk to the managerC. pay for her shopping D. find her shopping45. Mrs. Edwards must have been _.A. please

20、d B. delighted C. proud D. disappointedBThe easy way out isnt always easiest. I learned that lesson when I decided to treat Doug, my husband of one month, to a special meal. I glanced through my cookbook and chose a menu which included homemade bread. Knowing the bread would take time, I started on

21、it as soon as Doug left for work. As I was not experienced in cooking, I thought if a dozen was good, two dozen would be better, so I doubled everything. As Doug loved oranges, I also opened a can of orange and poured it all into the bowl. Soon there was a sticky dough (面团) covered with ugly yellowi

22、sh marks . Realizing I had been defeated, I put the dough in the rubbish bin outside so I wouldnt have to face Doug laughing at my work. I went on preparing the rest of the meal and, when Doug got home, we sat down to Cornish chicken with rice. He tried to enjoy the meal but seemed disturbed. Twice

23、he got up and went outside, saying he thought he heard a noise. The third time he left, I went to the windows to see what he was doing. Looking out, I saw Doug standing about three feet from the rubbish bin, holding the lid up with a stick and looking into the container. When I came out of the house

24、, he dropped the stick and explained that there was something alive in our rubbish bin. Picking up the stick again, he held the lid up enough for me to see. I felt cold. But I stepped closer and looked harder. Without doubt it was my work. The hot sun had caused the dough to double in size and the f

25、ermenting yeast (酵母) made the surface shake and sigh as though it were breathing . I had to admit what the living thing was and why it was there. I dont know who was more embarrassed by the whole thing- Doug or me.46. The writers purpose in writing this story is _. A. to tell an interesting experien

26、ce B. to show the easiest way out of a difficulty C. to describe the trouble facing a newly married woman D. to explain the difficulty of learning to cook from books47. Why did the womans attempt at making the bread turn out to be unsuccessful?A. The canned orange had gone bad. B. She didnt use the

27、right kind of flour.C. The cookbook was hard to understand. D. She did not follow the directions closely.48. Why did the woman put the dough in the rubbish bin? A. She didnt see the use of keeping it B. She meant to joke with her husband. C. She didnt want her husband to see it. D. She hoped it woul

28、d soon dry in the sun.49. What made the dough in the bin look frightening? A. The rising and falling movement. B. The strange-looking marks. C. Its shape. D. Its size.50. When Doug went out the third time, the woman looked out of the window because she was_. A. surprised at his being interested in t

29、he bin B. afraid that he would discover her secret C. unhappy that he didnt enjoy the meal D. curious to know what disturbed him CDoctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches,

30、 emotional problems and even cancer. Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time. Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way. Some burst with anger, and scream and yell (大叫). But others keep their anger inside. They can not or will not express it. This is called repre

31、ssing anger. For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a persons health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hormones . They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etc. In general the per

32、son feels excited and ready to act. Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep their anger inside may face a greater danger of high

33、blood pressure. Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger. They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, Do not express your anger while angry.

34、Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably. Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that has made you angry. They said that laughter is much healthier than anger.51. Damaging emotion means that _. A. the e

35、motion is harmless B. the emotion is harmful C. the feeling is very strong D. the feeling is hard52. Which of the following statement is right? A. If you were angry, you would be cancered. B. Once you are angry, you must be cancered. C. Angry as you are often, you cant be cancered. D. Anger may caus

36、e you to suffer from a cancer.53. Expressing anger violently _ repressing it according to some scientists. A. is not as danger as B. is more harmful than C. is no better than D. is much better than54. According to the author, youd better _ A. never be angry B. cool down your anger before you express

37、 it C. laugh and laugh when you get angry D. admit you are wrong when you are angry55. What is the passage mainly about? A. The types of anger. B. How to release anger. C. Causes of anger. D. The damage to health caused by being angry.DThis brief book is aimed at high school students, but speaks to

38、anyone learning at any stage of life Its formal, serious style closely matches its content, a school-masterly book on schoolingThe author, WHArmstrong, starts with the basics: reading and writingIn his opinion, reading doesnt just mean recognizing each word on the page; it means taking in the inform

39、ation, digesting it and incorporating it into oneself just as one digests a sandwich and makes it a part of himselfThe goal is to bring the information back to life, not just to treat it as dead facts on paper from dead treesReading and writing cannot be completely separated from each other; in fact

40、, the aim of reading is to express the information you have got from the textIve seen it again and again：some-one who cant express an idea after reading a text is just as ineffective as someone who hasnt read it at allOnly a third of the book remains after that discussion, which Armstrong devotes to

41、 specific tips for studying languages, math, science and historyHe generally handles these topics thoroughly(透彻地) and equally, except for some weakness in the science and math sections and a bit too much passion(激情) regarding history to his students, that was a hundred times more than my history tea

42、chers ever got acrossTo my disappointment, in this part of the book he ignores the artsAs a matter of fact, they demand all the concentration and study that math and science do, though the study differs slightly in kindAlthough its commonly believed that the arts can only be naturally acquired, actu

43、ally, learning the arts is no more natural than learning French or mathematicsMy other comment is that the text agedThe first edition apparently dates to the 1960snone of the references(参考文献)seem newer than the late 1950sAs a result, the discussion misses the entire computer ageThese are small point

44、s, though, and dont affect the main discussionI recommend it to any student and any teacher, including the self-taught student56According to Armstrong, the goal of reading is to_ Again knowledge and expand ones view Bunderstand the meaning between the lines Cexpress ideas based on what one has read

45、Dget information and keep it alive in memory57The author of the passage insists that learning the arts_Arequires great efforts Bdemands real passionCis less natural than learning maths Dis as natural as learning a language58What is a shortcoming of Armstrongs work according to the author? ASome idea

46、s are slightly contradictory BThere is too much discussion on studying science CThe style is too serious DIt lacks new information59This passage can be classified as_Aan advertisementBa book review Ca feature storyDA news report60Which of the following words can best describe the authors attitude to

47、wards the book_ 。Apositive Bneutral Cnegative Dobjective 第二节：信息匹配（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）Peter, Helen, Catherine, Elizabeth和Levin 想根据各自在环保方面的兴趣进行案例研究。阅读下面某杂志的专题报道摘要（A、B、C、D、E和F），选出适合他们研究的最佳案例，并在答题纸上相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。61Peter: Reducing plastic and other wastes through DIY62Helen: Making use of the heavy

48、traffic to produce electricity63Catherine: Building a community without private cars64Elizabeth: Building houses with recycled materials and energy-efficiency systems65Levin: Developing a new type of urban car which burns less gas A B Vauban We know cars are terrible polluters, but would you give yo

49、urs up? Vauban, a community in southwestern Germany, did just that, and its 5,000 citizens are doing fineMost streets are free of vehicles, and there are generous green spaces and good public-transport lines, including fast buses and bicycle pathsWhen people must drive, they can turn to car-sharing

50、clubs“All the citizens had the chance to plan their own city,” says Andreas Dellexe, an energy expert, “and its just how we wanted it to be”DenmarkDuring the period of gas shortage in the early 70s, Denmark decided to become self-sufficient(自足)So they began a few projects making smart investments al

51、ong the wayOn the island of Satosoc, local families, fishermen and farmers bought wind turbines(涡轮机) to produce their own energy, Within seven years these turbines were completely paid forAnd can you believe just one of wind turbines produces enough electricity for 600 households? C D Trey Parker an

52、d Matt StoneTrey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of South Park, have built a sustainable(可持续的) castle with outer siding and inner flooring of recycled wood, recycled carpeting, high-efficiency boiler systems I think more and more people today are willing to make a statement about the Earth and how t

53、hey want to protect it,” Michael Ruth, home designer and builder says“For high-end homes in this valley, this is entirely consistent with what they cost” P-NUTWho doesnt love the name P-NUTshort for Personal-Neo Urban Transport? Its Hondas latest attempt to create a tiny footprint for a new urban ve

54、hicleThis little P-NUT is uniqueWith a central driving position, the car is designed to move in tight settingsThe 11-foot micro car will seat three with two rear-seat passengers behind the driver“The P-NUT concept explores the packaging and design potential for a vehicle designed for the city lifest

55、yle” Said Dave Marek, a Honda design spokesman E F Israel Company Is it possible that annoying rush hour traffic could become a source of renewable energy? Israels Technion Institute of Technology claims that if we placed special generator(发电机) under roads, railways, and runwayswe could harvest enou

56、gh energy to mass-produce electricityA trial process has been used on a smaller scale, in dance clubs for instance, where the pounding feet of dancers light up the floor “We can produce electricity anywhere there is a busy road using energy that normally goes to waste,” said Uri Amit, chairman of Is

57、raels Technion Institute of Technology CoffeeCoffeeSome of us cant start our day without it, and we dont mind waiting 10 minutes in line for itHere is the most effective tip to make you a superstar in environment protectionGet a coffee machine for your home or coffee, or persuade your company into b

58、uying one(Tell them it will improve productivity) Skip the coffee line on the way to work and make something that is better-tasting and much better for your walletPlus, you wont need those plastic cups or carrying cases that just get thrown awayBetter yet, use your favorite travel mug第四部分 写作第一节 基础写作

59、(共1小题，满分15分)写作内容：校学生会为了帮助大家学好电脑，特邀广州大学计算机系王平教授在3月3日星期六下午2点来校做讲座，请根据下面所给的情景说明，写一份书面的通知。写作要求：请使用5个规范的英语句子描述全部所给的信息内容，注意行文的连贯性。(文章开头及格式已给出。)1） 事宜：关于计算机的用途以及如何利用internet网络进行学习的讲座;2） 讲座人：广州大学计算机系王平教授； 3） 地点：图书馆三楼；4） 要求：参加者准备一些自己在电脑学习中过程中遇到的问题,让王教授会后回答。 5） 参加对象：电脑爱好者；不要迟到。NoticeTo help students learn more

60、 about computers, _.The Students Union第二节: 读写任务（共1小题，满分10分）阅读下面的短文，然后以约30个词概括短文要点。There is a growing debate about the most effective way for students to study. Traditionally studying alone was thought to be the best way to ensure good exam results. When studying alone you can focus your mind better

61、than when you are with others. You also have the freedom to choose what topic to study and when, as you dont need file agreement of others. Students that prefer to study alone often say that when they study with their classmates they waste a lot of time because the discussion is often about non-stud

62、y topics such as television or holidays.In the last few years, however, more and more students have started studying in groups. There are several reasons many students prefer this method. First, they find that studying is more fun as they can share the experience with others rather than staying in t

63、heir rooms. In groups, they can discuss the subject together and when something is not understood they can ask each other questions. They can use the knowledge of their classmates to help improve their own knowledge. Finally by discussing the topic they are able to both understand and remember it be

64、tter.写作内容 请以约30个词概括上述短文的主要内容 高二英语期中考试参考答案听力答案 1 airport 2 reading a book 3 next to 4 surprised 5 eating 6 every time7 took one 8 picked 9 divided 10 half 11 left 12 angry 13 the plane 14 in her bag 15 the mans第一节：完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)1620 C D D B C 21-25 B D C A D 2630 A B D C A 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，满分

65、15分)31 are considered 32 to achieve 33 unless 34. that 35. before 36. more important 37. without 38. the 39. both 40.other第三节 阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） 第一节：41-45: B C D A D 4650 ADCAD 5155 BDCBD 56-60 CADBA第二节：信息匹配（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）61-65 FEACD基础写作（简略版）NoticeTo help students learn more about computers,

66、 we have invited Professor Wang Ping from the Computer Department of Zhongshan University to give us a lecture on Saturday, the third of March. Professor Wang will talk about the use of computer and how to learn through the internet. The lecture begins at 2:00 pm on the third floor of the Library Bu

67、ilding. Please bring your questions in computer learning, which will be answered by Professor Wang after the lecture. Any computer-lover is welcome to attend the lecture and required to arrive on time.The Students Union概要写作（简略版） The Best Way to Learn The article compares the benefits of studying alo

68、ne to those of studying in groups. Studying alone allows students to remain focuses and avoid interruption, while group study creates a more enjoyable learning environment. The Best Way to Learn The article compares the benefits of studying alone to those of studying in groups. Studying alone allows students to remain focuses and avoid interruption, while group study creates a more enjoyable learning environment. 版权所有：高考资源网()版权所有：高考资源网()