广西桂林市第八中学2015-2016学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题WORD版含答案.doc

1、桂林市第八中学2015-2016学年下学期期中测试高二英语（满分150分）命题人：胡进 审题人： 蒋玉新来源:学科网 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)听下面五段对话。每段对话仅读一遍。1 How did the girl go to school today? A By car B By bus C By bike2 What is the man going to do tonight? A Visit his aunt B Attend a party C Go to the theatre3 When will the woman me

2、et her doctor? A At 5:00 B At 6:00. C At 7:00 4 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A A new workmate B A meeting C Their boss5 Why does the man tell the woman his plan? A He wants her advice B He needs her help C She asks him to stop smoking第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面五段对话或独白。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6

3、段材料，回答第6、7题。6 How did the womans parents know each other?A Her father made a wrong call to her mother B They had worked in the same place C Her fathers boss introduced them 7 What does the woman think of her mother?A Humorous B Beautiful C Talkative听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8 What is the probable relationship

4、between the speakers?A Teacher and student B Colleagues C Customer and travel agent9 When will the woman give her first lecture?A From 2:00 to 3:30 B From 1:00 to 2:00 C From 11:00 to 12:45听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10 What is the man doing now?A Answering an e-mail B Repairing his keyboard C Checking his app

5、ointment11 What is the man going to give the woman?A A birthday cake B A flowered dress C An e-mail birthday card 12 What did the speakers usually do together in the past?A They hiked in the mountains B They rode their motorbikes C They surfed the Internet听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13 Where did the woman see

6、John Maxines work last time?A In a school B In a park C In a gallery14 What does the woman think of John Maxines work?A It was designed for children B It has something very emotional C It is not popular in public places15 What did the woman artist do to John Maxines works?A She contributed them to a

7、 gallery B She protected them in plastic C She made a change to one of them 16 What do the speakers agree?A Works of art should be protected well.B The original artist ought to be respected. C Changes of an art work can cause new meaning. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17 How long did J.R.R. Tolkien teach in Mer

8、ton College?A For ten years B For fourteen years C For twenty-two years18 What do we know about The Hobbit?A It took Tolkien about ten yearsB It turned out to be quite popular 来源:Zxxk.ComC It was written for adults19 What made J.R.R. Tolkien think of writing The Lord of the Rings?A The publishers re

9、quest B His childrens inspirationC His friends encouragement 20 What did J.R.R. Tolkien do in 1938?A He began writing The Lord of the Rings B He retired from Merton College C He moved to South Africa第二部分 完形填空（共20题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）Today, looking out of the window, I saw an old homeless man crossing the

10、 street.I remembered the many times I had looked on from afar, feeling 21 for the homeless but doing nothing. I never really 22 with them besides a smile.Sometimes we push pity into the deep corners of our 23 because were too busy with life, too 24 , or too afraid of strangers. Thinking of this, I h

11、urried out of the door. I offered to buy the old man lunch. He looked surprised, but accepted readily, 25 me he had a big appetite! (胃口)I was shaking with nervousness and 26 at the same time. At the restaurant, I told the 27 to serve the man whatever he wanted and I would 28 it.The old man told me h

12、e was 29 behind the house near my work because it was 30 there. I promised to give him a few jackets to keep him warm. Then 31 he asked me if he could give me something!I told him that I bought him lunch not to get anything 32 . But he insisted on laying some inexpensive jewellery on the table and,

13、33 to refuse, I finally chose a necklace. 34 I had run out of the office without telling my boss, I 35 for not being able to spend time with him and promised to meet him for lunch 36 time and chat more.Before I left, he asked for my name, which is “Mai” 37 as “my” in English. Then to my 38 , he told

14、 me his name was “Myyyyyy-chael”(Michael).Michael said I was kind-hearted. His 39 made me feel the most sincere. He was the new friend who helped me overcome my shyness and 40 me to be more willing to help others.21Aresponsible Bembarrassed Csorry Dgrateful 22Acommunicate Bcompare Cagree Dargue23Ast

15、reet Broom Ctable Dheart24Apoor Bshy Cyoung Dnegative25Aadvising Bshowing Creminding Dpromising26Adisappointment Bexcitement Csadness Dadmiration27Astranger Bcustomer Ccleaner Dwaiter28Alook at Bsearch for Clive on Dpay for29Asleeping Bwalking Ctalking Dcamping30Acloser Bbrighter Cwarmer Dbigger31Au

16、nhappily Bunexpectedly Cdoubtfully Dnaturally32Aby chance Bunder control Cin return Don purpose33Aready Banxious Csuitable Dunable34ASince BBefore CUnless DThough35Ashouted Bapologized Cwaited Dasked36Anext Blast Cthis Devery37Atreated Bknown Cpronounced Ddescribed 38Acost Btaste Csadness Ddelight39

17、Atrust Bpraise Cwarmth Dprogress 40Ainspired Bexpected Callowed Dpersuaded第三部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） A Americans with small families own a small car or a large one. If both parents are working, they usually have two cars. When the family is large, one of the cars is sold and they wi

18、ll buy a van. A small car can hold four persons and a large car can hold six persons but it is very crowded. A van hold seven persons easily, so a family of three children could ask their grandparents to go on a holiday travel. They could all travel together. Mr. Hagen and his wife had a third child

19、 last year. This made them sell a second car and buy a van. The sixth and seventh seat are used to put other things, for a family of five must carry many suitcases when they travel. When they arrive at their grandparents home, the suitcases are brought into the home and the two seats can then carry

20、the grandparents. Americans call vans motor homes. A motor home is always used for holidays. When a family are traveling to the mountains or to the seaside, they can live in their motor home for a few days or weeks. All the members of a big family can enjoy a happier life when they are traveling tog

21、ether. That is why motor homes have become very popular. In America there are many parks for motor homes.41. A motor home is usually owned by a family with _.A. a baby B. much money C. more than two children D. interest in van 42. Before Mr. Hagen and his wife bought a van, they _.A. sold their old

22、house B. moved to their grandparents house C. built a new place for a van D. sold their second car43. From the passage, a van is also called _.来源:学科网ZXXKA. a motor car B. a motor home C. a motorbike D. a big truck44. Americans usually use motor homes _.A. to visit their grandparents at weekends B. t

23、o do some shopping with all the family members C. to travel with all the family members on holiday D. to drive their children to school every day45. Motor homes have become popular because _.A. they can take people to another city when people are free B. big families can put more things in motor hom

24、es C. some people think motor homes are cheap D. they can let families have a happier life when they go out for their holidays BTALENT ON PARADEIt is time for the Smithdale Student Activity Clubs yearly talent show. In the past, the club has had performers sing, dance, and play the violin, guitar, o

25、r piano. This year the show will be called “Talent on Parade”, and we are looking for performers with great new ideas. In addition, we have planned two important changes for this years show. Two shows instead of one First, “Talent on Parade” will be held on two nights. Performers in the Wednesday ni

26、ght show will include students in Grades K-5. Performers in the Friday night show will include students in Grades 6-12. Smithdale High School Hall Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 P.M. Friday, May 13, 7:30 P.M.No tryoutsThe second change is that this years performers will be chosen in a new way. No tryouts w

27、ill be held. The first twenty acts to sign up for each show will be accepted. Others will be put on a waiting list in case someone has an act that is not allowed. You will be told by telephone or e-mail if your act is included.If you do not wish to perform but would enjoy helping backstage with ligh

28、ts or sound, print “stagehand” in large letters at the top of the permission slip. (同意书)Rules For Acts1 Each student chosen to perform must turn in a permission slip signed by a partner or guardian.2 All performers must be at the school one hour before show time.3 Performers must provide their own t

29、ransportation to and from the school.4 Each act is limited to three minutes.5 No act may have more than five people in it.6 Performers must provide their own music (tapes, CDs, or instruments) and costumes.7 Singers may sing with or without musical accompaniment, but they may not sing along with a r

30、ecorded voice on a CD or tape.8 Costumes will be approved at the dress rehearsals(彩排) on May 5 and 9. 来源:Zxxk.ComDress RehearsalsRehearsals will be held in the Smithdale High School Auditorium.Grades K-5Thursday, May 5, 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.Grades 6-12Monday, May 9, 7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.You may have to

31、perform your act a second time, so be prepared to stay an extra hour.46 The twenty first act to sign up will be allowed to be performed if _.A a performer is unable to attend. B a performance is shortened.C the performance is original. D the performer is approved47 Each person performing in the tale

32、nt show is required to submit a _.A telephone number B musical recording C costume drawing D permission slip48 On what day does a second grader need to show up for rehearsal?A Thursday, May 5 B Monday, May 9 C Wednesday, May 11 D Friday, May 1349 Where would this text most likely be found?A In a cit

33、y newspaper. B In a school newsletter. C On a website about singing. D On a wall of a music store.50 What is the purpose of this text?A To explain what a talent show is to the reader.B To inform the reader about the talent show guidelines.C To persuade the reader to develop a new talent.D To tell th

34、e reader what skills are needed for the talent show.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。Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 51 Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying fo

35、r a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest. You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 52 Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selectiv

36、e process. 53 The following methods may work best for you. Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it. Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts. Write your notes in your own words. 54 Note any questions or ideas you may have about w

37、hat was said or written. As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand (速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 55 A. There are three practical note-taking methods.B. Use words, not complete sentences.C. Otherwise, you may not be abl

38、e to read your notes later.D. You must write your notes on separate paper.E. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.F. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.G. You will also want to develop yo

39、ur own method for taking notes.第四部分 英语知识运用第一节 单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）56 You will tell your friend that you are _ (担心) about him after class.57 As you get older, your _(态度) towards life changes.58 In that big earthquake all their houses were _(毁坏) , so they had to build new ones.59 The kind man told m

40、e to go _ (直的) down the road and then turn left. 60 A great person is someone who _ (专心于) his/her life to helping others.61 At midnight I heard something _ (爆炸) so I ran outside at once.62 The 31st Olympic Games will be _ (主办) in Rio, Brazil in 2016.63 Anyone can enjoy _ (给予舒适) their back with my fa

41、vorite chair.64 Well go early, _ (否则) we may not get a seat.65 The homeless received a generous _ (捐赠) from the society.第二节 语法填空题（10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不超过两个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Sophie: Hi, William. This is a good music shop, isnt it? Before it opened, I had to ask my mum 66 _ (buy) me what

42、 I wanted in Birmingham because there wasnt a good shop here.William: Sophie, your mum went all 67 _ way to Birmingham to buy what youwanted? Its about twenty 68 _ (kilometre) from here!Sophie: No, silly. She works there.William: So do you go with her sometimes in the holidays and spend the day 69_

43、(shop)in the Birmingham?Sophie: Well, I find the city centre a bit big, so I get anxious about getting 70_(lose).William: Well, next time you go I could come with you. If we had a map, it wouldnt be a problem for me.Sophie: OK. Well, that CD you had in your hand when I 71_ (come) inare you going to

44、buy it?William: I already have. Why?Sophie: Oh, I was thinking of getting it too. Its the new one 72_ is newly released bythat band 521, isnt it? I didnt use to like them very much, but their music has got a lot better recently.William: Mmm. Dont get the same one. You can borrow 73_(I). If you got a

45、 different one by the same band, then you could lend that 74_ me.Sophie: WellWilliam: I dont think this ones very good anyway 75_ (actual). Look at these others-theyve got much better songs on them.Sophie: Mmm, let me see.第五部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题，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

46、处语言错误，每句中最多有两处错误。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，多者不计分。 Some weeks ago, I saw a film and I really enjoy it. Its about the life of a person which name is Forest Gump. Gump is not very intelligent and he has be

47、en made fun by other people during their whole life. However, he has always had luck and in the end, he becomes very popular even though he doesnt do something he can to become famous. Although Gump is the dull person who doesnt understand what occurs around him, hes always in the center of event. F

48、rom my point of view, the actor Tom Hanks plays his part wonderful. Personally I like this film very much because it give evidence of the society in general. If youre not able to look in depth, you will think of it is just silly.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，现在是广西大学的一名新生，请你根据以下提示，给你中学的英语老师罗老师写一封感谢信，表达对老师的喜爱

49、和尊敬。1. 回顾在校学习时的情况和感受；2. 具体描述罗老师给予自己的帮助；来源:学科网3. 对罗老师的感谢和祝愿。注意: 1词数不少于100; 2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。3. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Ms. Luo, I am very excited to write to express my thanks to you. I am now a freshman of Guangxi University, _ 2015-2016学年桂林八中下学期期中测试卷 高二年级英语科改卷需求表年级科目： 英语 命题人：胡进 联系电话：18078337560选择题答案：1-5 BACAB 6-10 CABAA 11-15CABBC 16-20 CBBAA 21-25CADBC 26-30 BDDAC 31-35 BCDAB 36-40 ACDBA41-45 CDBCD46-50 ADABB 51-55 F G E B C选择题分值说明：1-40 每小题1.5分 41-55 每小题2分改卷划分需求说明：蒋玉新 56-65 66-75 唐芳 短文改错 胡进 59-63书面表达对本次考试所带年级班级的结果预测：年级平均分在62-65之间，实验班优秀率3-5%. 版权所有：高考资源网()