宁夏六盘山高级中学2015-2016学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版无答案 WORD版含答案.doc

1、A卷（选择题，共100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）请听下面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. Where did this conversation most probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a shop. C. In a vegetable market.2. What did the man do last ni

2、ght? A. He went to visit a friend. B. He went to say goodbye to his friend at the airport. C. He went to another city with his friends.3. What can we learn about the man from the conversation? A. He enjoys using e-mails. B. He often receives letters from friends. C. He never writes letters to his fr

3、iends.4. At what time does the next plane to London leave? A. 10:00. B. 11:00. C. 12:005. What is the mans problem? A. He isnt feeling well. B. He is caught in bad weather. C. He has to change his travel plan for cold weather.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在

4、试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话或独白前，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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. What is the man going to do? A. To buy some stamps. B. To have his car fixed. C. To buy some drugs.7. Where will the woman go? A. The department store. B. The stamp market. C. The drugstore.8. When will the speakers

5、 meet? A. An hour and a half later. B. An hour later. C. Half an hour later.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What is the special offer? A. If you buy now, you get a free ticket for one year. B. If you buy one ticket, you get another one free. C. If you buy two round tickets, you get one ticket free.10. How much d

6、oes a ticket for children cost? A. It is half the regular price. B. It is free for children under five. C. It is paid much less if the ticket is charged.11. When will the family leave for Los Angeles? A. Friday morning. B. This coming weekend. C. Next week.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. What does Tom make the

7、 phone call for? A. Saying hello. B. Repairing his car. C. Asking about the train time.13. Where is Amy working? A. At a ticket center. B. In a shop. C. In a post office.14. When will Tom leave today? A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the evening.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Why did the man get a new TV?

8、 A. TV is on sale. B. He loves a big TV. C. His old TV doesnt work.16. How much does the man pay for the new TV? A. $ 1,200. B. $ 1,250. C. $ 2,400.17. What will the man probably do after the conversation? A. He will be eager to watch TV. B. He will return the television to the store. C. He will loo

9、k for a cheaper television.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. How many kinds of pollution have been mentioned in this monologue? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.19. What is the most serious pollution in todays life? A. Noise pollution. B. Air pollution. C. Water pollution.20. Why must factories clean water before it i

10、s thrown away? A. Because it will pollute our rivers and lakes. B. Because it will make us talk louder. C. Because it will blow dirty smoke into the air.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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AClassified AdsLOST AND FOUNDROOMMATESFOUND: Cat, 6 months

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15、a room. A. 800-0436. B. 800-7836. C. 800-4661 D. 800-4964.23. If you want to buy a radio, who will you probably call? A. John. B. Linden. C. Jill. D. Gaycle MooreBEvery day we go to school and listen to the teacher, and the teacher will ask us some questions. Sometimes, he classmates will ask for yo

16、ur opinions of the work of the class. When you are telling others in the class what you have found out about these topics, remember that they must be able to hear what you are saying. You are not taking part in a family conversation or having a chat with friends-you are in a slightly unnatural situa

17、tion where a large group of people will remain silent, waiting to hear what you have to say. You mat speak so that they can hear you-loudly enough and clearly enough but without trying to shout or appearing to force yourself.Remember, too, that it is the same if you are called to an interview whethe

18、r it is with a professor of your school or a government official who might meet you. The person you are seeing will try to put you at your ease(not worried)but the situation is somewhat different from that of an ordinary conversation. You must take special care that you can be heard.24. When you spe

19、ak to the class, you should speak_. A. as slowly as possible. B. in a low voice. C. loudly. D. forcefully.25. Usually, when you speak to the class, the class is_. A. noisy. B. quiet. C. having a rest. D. serious.27. The main idea of this passage is_. A. that we should talk in different ways in diffe

20、rent situations. B. that we must speak loudly. C. that we must keep silent at any time. D. that we must talk with the class.CLast week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends

21、.My earliest memories of my father are of a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and family but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him, as a school girl and young adult I feared him and felt bitter about him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight As and unhap

22、py with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as the was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my fathers friends for lunch at an outdoor caf. We talked along t

23、hat afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my sons funny facial expressions. Gone was my fathers critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?The next

24、day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, Im at last seeing another side of my father. And in doing so, Im delighted w

25、ith my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he is.28.Why did the writer feel uncomfortable about her father as a young adult?A. He was silent most of the timeB. He was too proud of himselfC. He did not love his childrenD. He expected too much of her30.What does th

26、e writer think of her father after her visit to Tucson?A. More critical B. More talkativeC. Gentle and friendly D. Strict and hard-working31.The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to_.A. the authors son B. the authors fatherC. the friend of the authors father D. the caf own

27、erDImagine you got paid to go shopping, and could keep the things you bought with other peoples money. Does this sound like a dream? Well, for some, like Amy Knott, from Chicago, this is their job.Amy Knott is a mystery shopper. She is paid to visit a store, eat in a restaurant, go to a bank, stay i

28、n a hotel, get her hair cut, fill up her gas tank, or see a movie. She pretends to be an ordinary customer, but afterwards she writes a report about her experience, commenting on things like: How long did you wait in line? Was the food hot? Did the cashier say “thank you”? Did the restroom have soap

29、 and tissue? This gives companies useful information about how they can improve their customer service.So who can become a mystery shopper? You do not need any special qualifications or experience, but you need a good memory, an eye for detail, and good writing skills. When you apply for the job, in

30、stead of an interview, you will be asked to write about something like: “What was your best shopping experience?”What is the pay like? For a 15-minute visit to a store, you might get $10 and the cost of what you buy. For a haircut, you might get $35 and the cost of the haircut. Most mystery shoppers

31、 do this job in their spare time, like Byron Jenner, who visits a restaurant on his lunch break every day and earns about $500 extra a month. But others, like Amy, make it their full-time career, and earn up to $40,000 a year“I love mystery shopping. I cant believe I actually get paid to have fun,”

32、she says“For example, tonight my husband and I will go out, have a $150 dinner, go to stay at a luxury hotel, and Ill walk away with $300.”33. Amy Knott is paid to go shopping_. A. to see whether the cashier says “thank you” B. to do a research for a company to improve its service C. to comment on s

33、ome things D. to see whether the restroom has soap and tissue34. Which of the following is Not the qualification for a mystery shopper? A. A good memory. B. An eye for detail. B. Good writing skills. D. Passing an interview.35. How much does Byron Jenner earn as a mystery shopper a year? A. $6,000.

34、B. $40,000. C. $420. D. $30,000.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。Scientists often see the first ten years of a childs life as the “window of opportunity.” 36 And studies show that the following activities can benefit their brain greatly. 37 Free playtime has always been

35、an important part of “being a kid”, but it is also important to a childs development. “Free play” not only helps kids develop different skills, it also helps them develop into happy healthy adults in the future.Read with kidsReadinghaslong been known to improve childrens intelligence. 38 For parents

36、 who dont have much time, just surrounding your kids with books goes a long way too.Put kids to bed early. 39 Preschool children should get at least eleven hours ofsleep and kids up to age 12 should try to get at least ten hours of sleep.Learn a second language.Early studies in this field have shown

37、 that bilingual (双语的) kids can perform better under pressure. Young children can learn new languages with nearly perfect fluency (流利) and pronunciation.Praise good effort not intelligence.Your kids may be smart but you should mainly praise the effort they put into tasks. Kids, who are praised on int

38、elligence, often feel it is a fixed quality, and mistakes or failures badly hurt their self-confidence. Kids who are praised on effort often focus more on learning. 40 A. Play some helpful games.B. Give them enough playtime.C. And they are not afraid to fail and try again.D. Kids still need time awa

39、y from the TV to do homework.E. Kids who read often develop earlier writing and number skills as well.F. Everything at this time is very important to the development of a persons brain.G. Studies show that kids with regular bedtimes are better at languages, match and reading.第三部分：语言基础知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

40、第一节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。O Elizabeth Clay decided to go home and spend the holiday with her parents. The next day she drove her old car home along the road. 41 she found she got a flat. The 22-year-old student 42 to stop her car by the side of the

41、road in the winter night and opened the trunk. No 43 tire.At this time, a car 44 . Paul and Diane told Clay to 45 them to a service station near their 46 . They arrived to see that it had no suitable tires to 47 with her car. “Follow us home,” said Paul.The couple called around to find a tire. No 48

42、 . They decided to let her use their own car. “Here,” Paul said, handing Clay a 49 of keys, “Take our car. We 50 be using it over the holiday. ”Clay was 51 . “But Im going all the way to South Carolina, and Ill be gone for two weeks,” she 52 them.“We know,” Paul said. “Well be 53 when you get back.

43、Heres our number if you need to 54 us. ”Unable to believe her eyes, Clay watched as the 55 put her luggage into their car and then 56 her off. Two weeks later she 57 to find her old car cleaned inside and out with three new tires and the radio 58 .“Thank you so much,” she said. “How much do I 59 you

44、?” “Oh, no,” Paul said, we dont want any money. Its our 60 . ” Clay realized that while it might have been their pleasure, it was now her duty to pass on their “do unto others” spirit.41. A. Suddenly B. Finally C. Immediately D. Fortunately42. A. afforded B. wanted C. allowed D. managed43. A. spare

45、B. free C. full D. empty44. A. passed B. stopped C. paused D. started45. A. help B. push C. take D. follow46. A. garage B. house C. shop D. hotel47. A. agree B. match C. go D. deal48. A. way B. message C. success D. luck49. A. number B. set C. pair D. chain50. A. cant B. shouldnt C. mustnt D. wont51

46、. A. satisfied B. worried C. astonished D. disturbed52. A. persuaded B. advised C. reminded D. promised53. A. happy B. here C. away D. busy54. A. get in touch with B. keep in touch with C. be in touch with D. put in touch with55. A. repairmen B. cleaners C. friends D. couple56. A. sent B. shook C. w

47、atched D. drove57. A. shocked B. happened C. returned D. came58. A. loaded B. fixed C. tied D. rebuilt59. A. owe B. lend C. give D. offer60. A. wish B. job C. duty D. pleasureB卷（非选择题，共50分）第三部分：语言基础知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。A group of frogs were travel

48、ing through the woods, and two of them 61 (fall)into a hole. All the other frogs looked down. When they saw how deep 62 hole was, they told the two frogs that they would die soon.At first, both of the two frogs didnt care their words and tried 63 best a jump out of the hole. The other frogs kept tel

49、ling them to stop, because they thought there was no chance 64 (jump)out of such a deep hole. Finally, one of the two frogs believed these words and gave up. He fell down and died.The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs shouted at him to stop the pain and

50、 just die. He jumped even 65 (hard) and finally succeeded. When he got out, the other frogs asked, “Didnt you hear us?” 66 their great surprise, the frog turned out to be deaf. He thought they were helping him all the time not 67 (stop)him.This story teaches two lessons: There is power of life and d

51、eath in the tongue. Well-meant words can help people in trouble. But, evil words sometimes can kill them. Be careful of 68 you say.Remember the power of words. Anyone can speak words 69 are likely to make people give up in difficult 70 (time).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）英语课上，老师要求同学相

52、互修改作文。假设以下文章为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。文章中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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。Yesterday a schoolboy is daydreaming in class. Not knowing that he was doing, he put a pen cap into his mouth.

53、A few minutes late, he was terrified to find that he had swallowed it! The teacher was shocking when the boy stood up and said, “Ive just swallowed a pen cap.” He was quickly sent the nearest hospitals. There a doctor examined him but said the best treatment was to take some medicine so that the pen

54、 cap could pass natural. Three hours later, the boy successfully made it. “She is really lucky,” said the doctor, “Its very not rare that small children put things into their mouths for a fun. Its very dangerous.”第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假设你是高中生李华，对西方文化非常感兴趣，想在寒假去英国旅游。请你给你的英国网友David发一封电子邮件，主要包括：1旅游目的；2旅游计划；3需要的帮助。注意：1词数100左右；2信的开头和落款已为你写好（不计入总词数）；3可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear David, How is everything going? Yours, Li Hua